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Didiscus 'Lacy White'
Didiscus 'Lacy White'
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Didiscus 'Lacy White'

Didiscus caeruleus
Native to western Australia, Didiscus was cultivated in gardens by 1827 and recommended for greenhouse-grown cut flowers later in the century. Petite flowers composed of perfectly proportioned five-petaled florets cluster together in a lacy, flat-topped flower of the purest white.
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Approximate Seeds Per Packet
120
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2' h x 8" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
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:
Wet, cold soils may cause rots and dieback, as well as yellowing of the leaves.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when a flower or two is fully open on a stem.