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Queen Anne's Lace 'Purple Kisses'
Queen Anne's Lace 'Purple Kisses'
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Purple Kisses Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)
Bring outstanding cut flowers to the garden with Purple Kisses Queen Anne's Lace! This beautiful variety is an excellent substitute for Dara, offering a similar rustic elegance. It produces large, lacy umbels, measuring three to five inches across, atop strong, sturdy stems. The flowers bloom in a stunning mix of dark purple, delicate pink, and approximately 15% pure white, creating a romantic and whimsical tapestry of colour. A highly productive plant, it yields seven to fifteen stems per plant and offers exceptional longevity in bouquets, making it an essential for any cut flower enthusiast.
DETAILS:
QTY: 100
TYPE: Annual
SITE: Full Sun
DEPTH: Lightly cover - needs light
GERMINATION: 12 - 16 days at 16-18°C
HEIGHT: 24-36”
MATURITY: 75 - 85 Days
SPACING: 3 - 12"
PINCH: No
HOW TO GROW:
Direct seed (recommended): Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring after the last frost date. In warmer climates (zones 7 and above), you can also sow in the fall. Sow seeds thinly in rows, covering them lightly with soil. For a continuous harvest throughout the summer, make 2-3 successive sowings, spaced about two weeks apart.
Transplanting (alternative): For an earlier harvest, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last expected frost date. Chill seeds at –for 1-2 weeks before sowing to improve germination. Once the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into larger containers. Provide cooler temperatures of – for best seedling establishment. Harden off seedlings for 7-10 days before transplanting outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
Soil Preference and Fertilizing: Dara Queen Anne's Lace thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, average garden soil. It does not require high fertility; overly rich soil can lead to weak, leggy stems. Amending the soil with compost before planting is usually sufficient. No additional fertilizing is typically needed.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and while seedlings are establishing. Once mature, plants are relatively drought-tolerant and will only need watering during long periods of hot, dry weather.
Harvest: Harvest when nearly all of the tiny florets on the inflorescence (the large, flat flower head) have opened. Cutting too early can lead to wilting, while cutting too late (when seeds are forming) can cause the flowers to shatter and reduce vase life. The ideal time is when the flower head is fully open and flat, or just beginning to dome. Immediately after cutting, place the stems in a bucket of cool water. Use a floral preservative to extend the vase life.
Tips: If you are growing tall varieties or are located in a windy area, providing support with stakes or a trellis may be necessary to prevent the delicate stems from bending or breaking.
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