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Didiscus 'Lace Mix'
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Didiscus 'Lace Mix'

Didiscus caeruleus
Pastel lavender blue and whisper pink, plus a startling pure white comprise this favorite mix. The disks of bloom are held up artfully by decorative floral stays supporting each tiny floret that later fold inward to hold the maturing seeds. Deadhead or cut for bouquets for a long season of bloom.
SKU #S1785
$4.00
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
137
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2-2.5' h x 8" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Pastel blues, pinks, and white
Features
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
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.