Overview
Orlaya grandiflora is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Orlaya, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1-2 years. Orlaya grandiflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is drought resistant. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildlife gardens, wildflower meadow, prairie planting, cut flowers and flower borders and beds. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region and Walloon Region.
About
Orlaya grandiflora, the white laceflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to Mediterranean Europe. Growing to 90 cm (35 in), this is a multi-branched annual with divided ferny leaves, and flattish panicles of pure white flowers over a long period in summer. It is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It prefers a sunny, well-drained position. It grows to around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects.
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About the genus
Orlaya is a genus of flowering plants from Europe in the family Apiaceae, with between 1 and 11 species. They are annuals with finely-divided leaves, and umbels of lacy pink or white flowers. O.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Orlaya
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Orlaya grandiflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Prairie planting, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Orlaya grandiflora
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Orlaya grandiflora?
Orlaya grandiflora prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Orlaya grandiflora need?
Orlaya grandiflora is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How big does Orlaya grandiflora grow?
Orlaya grandiflora reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 1-2 years to reach full size.
Is Orlaya grandiflora hardy in the UK?
Orlaya grandiflora has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Orlaya grandiflora?
Seed.
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