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Blue Lace Flower
Blue Lace Flower
Blue Lace Flower
Blue Lace Flower
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Blue Lace Flower

Didiscus caeruleus
The lavender-blue flat flower heads of this heirloom resemble Queen Anne's lace. Its bountiful flowers, curving stems, and delicate deeply-lobed leaves are graceful additions to cottage and cutting gardens. Introduced from Australia in 1828, it has secured top billing in our gardens.
SKU #S369
$4.50
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Blue Lace Flower
$14.95
Blue Lace Flower
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
160
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2' h x 8" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Lavender blue
Features
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/16"
Sprout Time:
10-28 days
Seed To Bloom:
14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors in pots 6-8 weeks before planting out after last frost. Keep at 60-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Blue lace flower, or didiscus, features exquisite lavender-blue flowers that grace the tips of its long, graceful stems, making it an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements. For a beautiful display, grow it in large drifts. Best in moderate summer areas, it is not at its best in hot, dry climates. Take care not to disturb the roots if transplanting. When the plants reach a height of 6 inches, pinch to promote branching and more abundant blooms and deadhead regularly. It prefers a sheltered spot in freely-draining soils; provide support in windy areas with strategically placed twiggy brush.
Final Spacing:
8"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week.
Soil pH:
Tolerates most pH levels but prefers neutral.
Fertilizer:
Mix in about 2-4" of compost prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when a flower or two is fully open on a stem.