Blue Lace Flower brings an ethereal quality to summer and fall gardens with its delicate, lacy blooms that hover above slender stems like tiny fireworks frozen mid-burst. Growing to a tidy 24 inches tall with an airy 8-inch spread, this heirloom flower produces clusters of powder-blue florets that average 2 to 2.5 inches across, blooming prolifically from June through November in zones 9-11. From seed to bloom takes approximately 98 days, rewarding patient gardeners with months of cut flowers and a continuous draw for pollinators throughout the season.
Full Sun
Moderate
9-11
24in H x 8in W
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The ethereal, lacy flower clusters genuinely stop you mid-garden walk. Each bloom sits atop wiry stems that sway in the slightest breeze, creating an almost cloud-like effect in the garden. Bees and other pollinators flock to these flowers with visible enthusiasm, and the blooms last remarkably long both on the plant and in a vase, making them exceptional for those who want continuous color without constant replanting.
Blue Lace Flower shines as a cutting flower, where its delicate clusters bring an airy, sophisticated quality to arrangements. The long stems and extended vase life make it particularly valuable for florists and home arrangers seeking a distinctive blue-toned filler that adds texture without bulk.
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Sow seeds indoors in pots 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Plant seeds at a depth of 1/16 inch, just pressing them into the soil surface, and keep the medium at 60 to 70°F. Germination typically takes 10 to 28 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost has passed.
Move hardened-off seedlings into the garden after your last spring frost. Space plants 8 inches apart in full sun. The plants will begin blooming roughly 98 days from the seed sowing date.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date has passed. Sow at a depth of 1/16 inch, spacing seeds about 8 inches apart where they will grow.
Cut flower clusters for arrangements once they have fully opened and the tiny florets are clearly visible. Harvest in the early morning when stems are fully hydrated. Cut stems at a diagonal with a sharp knife, removing at least 6 inches of stem to extend vase life. Regular cutting encourages the plant to produce more blooms throughout the season.
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