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Didiscus
Trachymene coeruleaTender annual with airy, lace-like umbels on slender stems for fresh bouquets. The pale blue, 2-2 1/2" blooms are held aloft on stiff stems and have a mild, clean fragrance and a delicate appearance. The plant is upright and branching, with few leaves. Didiscus does not transplant well and typically continues producing blossoms for about 2 months. Also known as 'Blue Lace Flower.'
AnnualFull sunPartial Shade
Days to maturity
95–100 daysDays to germ.
14–21 daysSpacing
6–12 inHeight
24–36 inSun
Sun,Partial ShadeVase life
8–10 daysHow we grow it
Germination
- Days to germ.
- 14–21 d
- Soil temp
- 70–72 °F
- Depth
- 0.125 in
- Light for germ
- dark
Culture
- Days to maturity
- 95–100 d
- Spacing
- 6–12 in
- Height
- 24–36 in
- Sun
- Sun,Partial Shade
- Frost
- tender
- Sow indoors
- No
- Outdoor / direct
- Yes
Harvest
- Cut stage
- Harvest when 1/2 of the flowers on the umbel have opened.
- Vase life
- 8–10 d
- Notes
- Stems are typically between 12 and 24 inches long.