Daucus carota 'Purple Kisses'
carrot 'Purple Kisses'
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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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.
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to carrot fly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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