Description
Daucus carota
This large flowered burgundy-chocolate colored Queen Anne’s Lace has been an absolute hit from day one. It looks great en masse, pairs well with almost anything and blooms for most of the summer from just one planting. The lacy umbels come in a range of sizes and shades, adding a dramatic, airy quality to finished arrangements.
Plant type: annual
Height: 36-48”
Site: full
Days to maturity: 100-110 days
Plant spacing: 10-12”
Pinch: N/A
Approx seeds per packet: 100
How to grow:
Start seed indoors in trays 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/vase life:
Pick when flowers have fully opened and are laying flat. If harvested much earlier, stems have a tendency to wilt. Fresh flowers will last 6-8 days in the vase. Flower preservative is recommended.
