Didiscus caeruleus

Genus: Didiscus

Species: caeruleus

Family Name: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae

Seed Catalogue No.: 460B

English Name(s): Blue Lace Flower

Hardiness: Half Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Suitable for: Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers

Colour: Blue

Flowers: July, August, September

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Sheltered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Neutral

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow directly where they are to flower from Apr-May. Sow thinly 1mm deep in drills spaced 30cm apart into rich well prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Lightly cover with soil. Water. Germination 21 days at temps above 20°C. When large enough to handle thin to 20-30cm spacing. Can be sown indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow into seed trays filled with seed compost. Only cover lightly with soil. Require darkness to germinate. Cover, water only from the base. temp. 18-20°C. Germination takes 15-20 days. Transplant when large enough to handle. Grow on in small pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing Instructions

May require staking with a thin stick. Easy to grow and very tolerant of adverse conditions.

Cultivation Instructions

 Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window or Deadhead.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 91

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.