Daucus Red Ornamental Carrot Seeds

Daucus Red Ornamental Carrot Seed - Irish Plants Direct

 

A striking biennial producing delicate umbels of deep red to burgundy flowers.

 

Known botanically as Daucus carota Red this ornamental form is valued for its lace like blooms and dramatic colouring.

 

Unlike edible carrot varieties Daucus Red is grown for its decorative flowers making it one of the most admired plants for cutting gardens and borders.

 

Its reliable growth and unique colour make it a favourite for florists and pollinator friendly planting.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.1 grams

 

Sow March to May directly outdoors in prepared beds. Germination 14 to 21 days at 15 to 20°C. Soil and Position Fertile well drained soil; prefers full sun. Height 60 to 100 cm with upright stems and red umbels. Flowering June to September.

 

Sowing instructions

Prepare a fine seed bed in full sun. Sow seeds thinly in drills 1 cm deep and 25 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 20 cm spacing once established. Water well after sowing and keep soil evenly moist during dry spells. Daucus Red is best grown in naturalistic plantings or cutting gardens.

 

Grow and maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering during dry periods. Daucus Red thrives in sunny sites and is hardy in summer conditions. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering or allow plants to self seed for naturalised displays.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for cutting gardens borders and wildflower meadows. Daucus Red produces dramatic umbels in shades of burgundy and crimson creating striking displays. Highly suitable for pollinator habitats and sustainable gardening. Excellent for cut flowers and floral arrangements.

 

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