Lacy White Didiscus is an heirloom flower with delicate white blooms that appear atop slender, 24-inch stems from summer through fall. This cultivar of Didiscus caeruleus takes roughly 98 days from seed to bloom and thrives in full sun across hardiness zones 10-11. The airy, lacy flower clusters are a magnet for pollinators, adding grace and movement to gardens and cut flower arrangements throughout the warm season.
Full Sun
Moderate
10-11
24in H x 8in W
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Moderate
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The fine-textured white flower heads emerge on tall, thin stems that sway gently in the breeze, creating an ethereal quality in any planting. Blooming for months on end from June through November, this heirloom cultivar rewards patient gardeners with continuous flowers perfect for cutting. It's a true pollinator magnet that brings beneficial insects into the garden while requiring only moderate water and full sun.
Lacy White Didiscus is primarily grown as a cut flower, where its delicate white lacy clusters and tall, graceful stems make it a prized addition to floral arrangements. The airy texture works beautifully in both fresh and dried arrangements, offering florists and home gardeners a long-stemmed option for creating soft, romantic bouquets.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date in pots kept at 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This timing ensures transplants are ready to move outdoors after frost danger has passed. Keep the seed tray consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination.
Transplant outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed and nighttime temperatures remain above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Space plants 8 inches apart and harden off seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over several days before planting.
Direct sow seeds after the last frost date once the soil has warmed. Sow at the proper depth and water gently to keep the soil moist until germination.
Cut flower stems in the early morning when the lacy white flower clusters are fully open and the stems are firm. Harvest by cutting stems at least 12 inches long to maximize their usefulness in arrangements. Remove lower foliage before placing stems in water to extend vase life.
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