Flower SeedsHSC-DID-005-PKT
Trachymene coerulea
95 - 100Days to maturity

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Lacy White Didiscus Seed

Item #HSC-DID-005-PKT

About this variety

A pure white, softly scented lace flower.

Lacy White is the pure white color in this series.

Light, airy lace-like umbels 2–2½" across sit high on stiff stems, with a mild, clean scent. Plants branch upright with sparse leaves and keep blooming for weeks. Didiscus is also called blue lace flower, after its best-known color.

Flowers about 95–100 days from sowing, on plants 24–36" tall. Open-pollinated.

Specs

  • Packet: 100 seeds
  • Average 10,300 seeds per oz.
  • Plant height: 24–36"

In stock — Packet

Current price $4.40

Know before you sow

Quick Facts

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Direct sow after frost

Cover the seed; it sprouts in the dark.

Sow every 2–3 weeks

Spring into summer for steady cutting.

Sandy, free-draining soil

Sun or part shade, 6–12" apart.

Cut half open

Lasts about 8–10 days in the vase.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 2–3 weeks at 70–72°F (21–22°C).

Direct sowing

The best method, since plants resent root disturbance. Sow after the last frost and cover the seed; darkness helps it sprout. Sow again every 2–3 weeks from spring into summer for a steady supply.

Starting indoors

Possible 4–6 weeks before the last frost; transplant with care.

Light

Full sun to part shade.

Plant spacing

6–12".

Hardiness

Annual.

Stem length

12–24".

Vase life

About 8–10 days.

Harvest

Cut when half the flowers in the umbel have opened.

Soil

Sandy soil that drains well.

Uses

Cut flowers, borders and cutting beds.

Also called

Blue lace flower.

Packet

100 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 10,300 on average.

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