Lace Flower – Madonna Blend Seeds

Botanical Interests – Lace Flower – Madonna Blend Seeds

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Description

The Lace Flower 'Madonna Blend' brings a delicate, fragrant touch to your garden with its tiny, star-shaped blooms that form 2″–3″ pincushion-like flowerheads. Native to Australia and introduced to the U.S. in the early 1800s, this beauty blooms from summer to fall, attracting pollinators with its light scent. Known for its drought tolerance, it's a perfect addition to gardens in USDA zones 7 and warmer. While typically grown as an annual, it thrives as a perennial in warmer climates. Successive planting will extend the bloom period for even longer enjoyment.

Family: Araliaceae, ginseng family, includes English ivy and sarsaparilla.
Native: Australia
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 7 and warmer, although usually grown as an annual.
Exposure: Full sun. Afternoon shade will prolong blooming in hot climates.
Bloom Period: Summer to fall
Plant Dimensions: 24″–36″ tall
Variety Info: 2″–3″ flowers are lavender blue, pink, or white.

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 64°–72°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; use biodegradable pots.
Days to Emerge: 14 – 21 Days
Seed Depth: 1/16″ – 1/8″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″ – 8″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″ – 8″
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning and choose flowers that have 1/3 to 1/2 of the small florets open.

Special Care: When plants have 4–5 sets of leaves, pinch or clip the growing tip back to just above the next set of leaves to encourage bushiness.

65 seeds