Trachymene coerulea ‘Lacy Blue’ seeds – (Didiscus, Lace flower)

Description

This is a pretty frothy lacy blue flower which makes an excellent cut flower, which gives a delicate appearance to bouquets. The 6cm flowers are held on straight stiff stems, and they have a mild, clean fragrance . The plant is well branched and grows upright. It has few leaves. This plant is well worth having in the garden as it produces blooms for up to two months.

Sowing advice

Sow in spring, early summer late summer and autumn or can be sown indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow into seed trays filled with seed compost. Only cover lightly with soil. They require darkness to germinate. Cover, water only from the base. Ideal temp. is 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.