Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Delicate fern-like foliage
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Summer to early autumn
Flavour Profile
Mild carrot-like aroma
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open pollinated
Plant Type
Ornamental flowering plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
90 to 120 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
Hardy Annual suitable for temperate climates
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
20 to 30 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow light cover only
Growing Conditions
Sunny locations
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Daucus carota 'Dara' a popular ornamental flowering plant?
What makes Daucus carota 'Dara' a popular ornamental flowering plant?
Daucus carota 'Dara' is admired for its airy, lace-like flower umbels in shades of white, pink, and deep burgundy, along with its graceful fern-like foliage, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens, wildflower plantings, cutting gardens, and ornamental borders.
Where can Daucus carota 'Dara' be grown?
Where can Daucus carota 'Dara' be grown?
It grows well in flower beds, cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, mixed borders, and containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the nectar-rich flower clusters may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.
Can Daucus carota 'Dara' be used as a cut flower?
Can Daucus carota 'Dara' be used as a cut flower?
Yes, its elegant, long-lasting flower umbels and sturdy stems make it well suited for fresh bouquets, floral arrangements, and dried flower displays.
Does removing spent flower heads help maintain healthy plants?
Does removing spent flower heads help maintain healthy plants?
Yes, removing faded flower heads helps keep plants looking tidy and may encourage continued flowering while supporting healthy growth under suitable growing conditions.
Does Daucus carota 'Dara' provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Daucus carota 'Dara' provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce attractive multicolored flower umbels and delicate fern-like foliage, adding lasting color, texture, height, and ornamental appeal to gardens, borders, and containers throughout the flowering season under suitable growing conditions.