Didiscus blue and white lace flowers

Plant information to grow Lace flowers (Didiscus) from seed

Plant type: half-hardy annual
Height: flowers grow 60-80 centimeters tall
Position: full sun or partial shade
Planting time: start seeds in early spring, from 6-8 weeks before the last frost under glass or outdoors in April - May
Bloom time: starts 100-110 days after sowing in spring
Spacing: 20-25 centimeters between each plant
Germination: Can take up to 21 days at 20°C. Exclude light to help germination.
Pinching/pruning: Optional then your plants are 30 cm tall.
Flowers: early to mid summer, depending on how early you sowed the seeds
Pollinator-friendly: yes!
Recommended seed tray or pot: start your seeds in 40 cell trays (4 cm) and plant out a few weeks later. Seedlings can handle some cold weather.
The package contains: 100-110 seeds

How to grow Didiscus pink and white lace flowers from seed

You can sow lace flowers directly outdoors in April or May where they are to flower. Lightly cover the seeds with soil and keep them moist. Alternatively, sow seeds earlier indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, in seed trays. Place the trays on a windowsill or in a greenhouse, ideally on a heat mat.

Plants grow better when started in larger cells or pots. If using smaller cells or pots, transplant seedlings when they are still small. Lightly cover the seeds with soil as they need darkness to germinate, or use a piece of cardboard to block out light. Water only from below.

Once the danger of frost has passed, plant the seedlings in the garden with 20-30 cm spacing. Plants will flower from June through August. They can tolerate a mild frost in spring.

Plants may require support if your garden is windy. The lace flowers are great for flower arrangements, and you can pick the stems when the first flowers begin to open. The flowers usually last up to 5 days.