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Trachymene coerulea (Blue lace flower)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Trachymene coerulea
Other names
Blue lace flower, Lace plant, Lavender lace flower, Queen Anne's blue lace, Rottnest Island daisy, Didiscus caeruleus
Genus
Trachymene Trachymene
Species
T. coerulea - T. coerulea is a branching, half-hardy annual or biennial with light green leaves divided into narrow, lobed leaflets and long, stiff stems bearing rounded umbels of tiny, lightly fragrant, star-shaped, lavender-blue flowers in summer.
Trachymene coerulea is: Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Erect flower stem
Flower
Blue, Lavender in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Trachymene coerulea (Blue lace flower) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.25m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Garden edging
Cultivation
Grows best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. May require support. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately and feed every 2-3 weeks.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Trachymene coerulea
Other names
Blue lace flower, Lace plant, Lavender lace flower, Queen Anne's blue lace, Rottnest Island daisy, Didiscus caeruleus
Genus
Trachymene Trachymene
Species
T. coerulea - T. coerulea is a branching, half-hardy annual or biennial with light green leaves divided into narrow, lobed leaflets and long, stiff stems bearing rounded umbels of tiny, lightly fragrant, star-shaped, lavender-blue flowers in summer.
Native to
Australia
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Blue, Lavender in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Trachymene coerulea (Blue lace flower) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.25m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Garden edging
Cultivation
Grows best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. May require support. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately and feed every 2-3 weeks.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Trachymene coerulea (Blue lace flower)
Trachymene coerulea (Blue lace flower)
Trachymene coerulea (Blue lace flower)
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