Purple Kisses Daucus

Essential for a cutting garden, this ornamental carrot, also known as Queen Anne Lace, features delicate, 3-5” lacy umbels in varying dark and light shades of purple and pink with a few pops of white. Loved by butterflies and beneficals. Grows 36-50”.  

200 seeds

PLANTING

Daucus carota

Annual

Germination: 12-18 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 55-65ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover

Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 55-65ºF soil temperature. Using peat, cow, or paper pots can help with the stress of transplanting; they grow delicate roots, and successful transplanting may be challenging. Transplant apart after the last frost, 6-12” apart.  

Sowing Outdoors: Start 1-2 weeks before the last frost date; sow a few seeds every 3-6” apart. 

Growth Habit: Upright, branching

Height and Width: 36-50" x 12-18" 

Spacing: 6-12" apart

Light Needs: Full sun 

Soil Needs: Average to Fertile, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 75-85 days

Uses: Flower beds, fresh-cut and dried flowers, attracts beneficials

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Harvest fresh cut or dried flowers when they are almost open; hang upside down in a dark room with good airflow.