Trachymene coerulea
blue lace flower
A stiff-stemmed annual or biennial, to 60cm tall, with pale green foliage and lightly-scented, lavender-blue, lacy flowerheads, up to 5cm across, produced on long stems in summer
Synonyms
Didiscus 'Blue Lace'Didiscus caeruleus
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Trachymene are annuals, biennials or perennials with terminal umbels of very small, star-shaped, white, pink or blue flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W & SW Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as an annual in a sunny position in well-drained soil, or grow under glass in loam-based potting compost. Provides long-lasting cut flowers
Propagation
Sow seed under glass in mid spring, or in situ in late spring. Germination is slow
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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