Orlaya 'White Finch'
Orlaya grandiflora
Orlaya’s pure white, elegant lacy flowers are exceptional for wedding work and cottage gardens alike. They bring a delicate touch to garden-style designs and bouquets. Tall, upright stems are prolific and easy to grow. Unique, star-shaped seed pods also make a whimsical addition to arrangements.
Packet contains approximately 50 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Hardy annual
Days to maturity: 65–70 days
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 9–12 inches
Plant height: 24–30 inches
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: 1/8 inch
Germination: 12–16 days at 60–65°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 4–16 weeks before transplanting out while weather is still cool. Can also be direct sown in fall or early spring. Tip: Chill seeds at 40–45°F for 1–2 weeks prior to sowing for improved germination.
Harvest & Vase Life
Fresh: Harvest during coolest parts of the day, when 80% of the flowers in the umbel are open. Flowers should be crisp white with no hint of pollen shed. Dried: Harvest once seed pods form.
Expected vase life: 7–10 days.
SHIPPING
FREE: $100 or more on any seeds
$3.95: 1–9 seed packets
$7.95: 10+ seed packets
