Orlaya White Laceflower
R60.00
Orlaya’s flowers are reminiscent of Queen Anne’s Lace, but it is a different plant altogether. They are arguably one of the most delicate fillers in spring and early summer bouquets. Very productive with continued harvesting. Flowers fade to produce interesting green seed heads that eventually turn brown.
50 seeds per packet
2 in stock
| Flower type: | Air |
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| Life cycle: | Hardy Annual |
| Climate: | Prefers a cool growing season and flowers all spring and well into early summer. |
| Sowing guide: | Sow in trays (recommended) in March to May / August-September and transplant after 4-6 weeks. Ensure very well-drained soil. |
| Planting Season: | Autumn / Spring |
| Germination guide: | Refrigerate seeds for 1-2 week prior to sowing. Seeds germinate in 12-16 days from sowing @ 16-18 C. Cover lightly with thin layer of vermiculite/soil. |
| Flowering time: | October-December (if sown in March to May) or 70 days after sowing after August. |
| Pinch: | Not necessary |
| Position: | Full Sun |
| Final height: | 40-70cm (autumn sowing will produce taller stems than spring sowing) |
| Spacing: | 23 cm |
Growing Tips:
Ensure well-drained soil, especially if planting in Autumn. Easy grower.
Harvesting Tips:
Harvest when half to all the individual flower on the umbel are open - earlier harvesting will cause the top of the spike to wilt. Harvest stems regularly for continued flowers. Expected flower vase life is 7 days.
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