Daucus Carota Dara

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The moody, vintage sister of Ammi majus. Daucus carota Dara produces large, lacy umbels that transform from blush-pink to deep crimson and chocolate as they age — a wild, meadow-st yle elegance that adds depth and drama to every vase and border that the pure white varieties cannot match.A biennial that self-seeds freely once established, naturalising into a permanent presence in the cutting garden. Outstanding for hoverflies and one of the most sought-after stems in the florist’s repertoire. Daucus carota 'Dara' — Hardy Biennial (H5) Height: 60–90cm | Flowers: June–August (Year 2) Sow outdoors May–July; flowers the following summer Full sun; well-drained soil — direct sow preferred Self-seeds freely — naturalises beautifully over time Outstanding hoverfly plant — excellent for cutting Grow it with Ammi majus for a two-tone lace combination of white and chocolate that is one of the most beautiful things in the summer cutting garden. Show more