About
An ornamental biennial which flowers in its second year, before setting seed. It has white and maroon florets and attractive feathery leaves. When the flowers are finished, the seedheads remain interesting for many more weeks.
About the genus
Daucus are more commonly known as wild carrot, a group of herbaceous, biennial (although not always) plants which can reach a height of between 30 to 60cm. The triangular shaped leaves are tripinnate, divided and lacy and flowers begin in pink buds, opening into small and white clustered together in dense umbels. The fruit is small, hairy and lumpy.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun.
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to carrot fly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free