Trachymene x 'Lacy Pink'
Lace Flower
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Lace Flower (Trachymene x 'Lacy Pink') - Description
A tame, pint-toned version of Queen Anne's lace also known as Lace Flower and Didiscus. Clusters of tiny florets form lacy umbrellas 2-1/2" across. Ferny leaves add interest for cuts and borders. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, or outdoors after. Pretty in borders. Lovely and long-lasting in bouquets.
Lace Flower (Trachymene x 'Lacy Pink') - Blooming
Blooms dainty umbels of small, star-shaped flowers in white, pink, or blue during the summer.
Lace Flower (Trachymene x 'Lacy Pink') - Growth
Erect, branching annuals, biennials, and perennials. Plant will grow to be about 2 ft. tall and does well in the sun but does not tolerate much heat. T. coerulea is the most grown species of Trachymene. It works best at the front of an annual or mixed border, or in a cool greenhouse. Also produces flowers that are appropriate for cutting as they are long lived.
Lace Flower (Trachymene x 'Lacy Pink') - Planting
Propagate from the seed in midspring at 59°F (15°C). Can sow directly into the ground. Germination for Trachymene is slow.
Lace Flower (Trachymene x 'Lacy Pink') - Pest
Uncommon.
Lace Flower (Trachymene x 'Lacy Pink') - Soil and irrigation
Plant requires regular irrigation. Does best in light, moderately rich soil with good drainage.
