Lacy Pink Didiscus is a charming heirloom flower that brings delicate, airy blooms to summer and fall gardens across zones 9-11. Growing 24 inches tall with a refined 8-inch spread, this cultivar reaches full flower within 98 days from seed, rewarding patient gardeners with months of continuous bloom from June through November. The lacy pink flowers attract pollinators throughout the season, adding life and movement to borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements.
Full Sun
Moderate
9-11
24in H x 8in W
—
Moderate
Hover over chart points for details
The intricate, lace-like pink flowers emerge reliably over nearly six months, making this heirloom a dependable source of delicate color when many annuals begin to fade. Its relatively compact habit means it slots easily into mixed beds or containers without overwhelming neighboring plants, while the steady stream of blooms from midsummer through the first frosts gives it staying power in the garden. Bees and butterflies find the flowers irresistible, bringing constant activity to the space.
Lacy Pink Didiscus shines as a cut flower, where its airy stems and delicate pink blooms create texture and movement in arrangements. It works beautifully in mixed borders for seasonal color and serves as a reliable container specimen throughout the warm months.
No timeline data available yet for this variety.
Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Plant seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch in pots and maintain soil temperature between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds typically sprout within 10 to 28 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date has passed.
Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting. Transplant into garden soil or containers after the last frost, spacing plants 8 inches apart. Plant at the same depth they were growing in containers.
Direct sow seeds after the last frost date, pressing them lightly into prepared soil at 1/16 inch depth. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart once they develop their first true leaves.
Harvest flowers for cutting as the blooms open and reach their full delicate form. Cut stems in early morning or late afternoon when stems are well-hydrated. Use sharp shears to make clean cuts just above a leaf node, which encourages branching and more flowers to follow.
Enter your ZIP code to see a personalized growing calendar for this plant.