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Annual Biennial

Orlaya grandiflora

white laceflower

A branching annual, 45-75cm tall with jaggedly divided leaves and white flowers in flattish umbels, the inner flowers small, the outermost with enlarged rays, giving a lacy effect. Floriferous, long flowering and attractive to insects

Synonyms
Orlaya grandiflora 'White Lace'
Caucalis grandiflora
see moreCaucalis daucoides L.

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Orlaya are umbelliferous annual plants with finely dissected leaves and pink or often white flowers

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Europe to Turkey

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a sunny open position in well-drained or poor soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring for summer and autumn flowering or sow seed in autumn for early-flowering large plants

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Prairie planting
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required but deadhead or cut down flowers when finished

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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