Lace Flower 'Lacy Blue'
Trachymene coerulea
With upright, sturdy stems topped with delicate, pale blue blooms, 'Lacy Blue' is a treasure in the garden. Blue is a rare hue in the flower world, so having a plant that produces this stunning color for up to two months is a gift from nature. Each bloom is composed of numerous tiny flowers, creating a lacy, ethereal effect that adds a soft, romantic touch to bouquets. Sweet, light fragrance.
Packet contains approximately 100 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Annual
Days to maturity: 95–100 days
Light preference: Sun/Part shade
Plant spacing: 6–9 inches
Plant height: 24–36 inches
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: 1/4 inch
Days to germination: 14–21 days at 70–72°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting out after all danger of frost. Plants dislike root disturbance, so transplant carefully. May also be direct sown.
Harvest & Vase Life
Harvest when 1/2 the flowers on the umbel have opened. Cut during the coolest part of the day, as plants are prone to wilt, especially in hot weather.
Expected vase life: 7 days.
SHIPPING
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