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Orlaya grandiflora
Orlaya grandiflora
Orlaya is commonly known as the White Lace Flower. It has flat heads of pure white blooms made up of clusters of florets surrounded by larger rays. Foliage is green and finely dissected so the plants look delicate and frothy. In fact they are quite tough and will cope with most gardens as long as you plant them in a sunny place.
This lovely hardy annual plant is brilliant for adding a lighter touch to your planting schemes or cut flower beds. Orlaya is especially lovely in bunches of mixed flowers. It’s easy to grow and good for pollinating insects too. Sow in spring for flowers this summer and sow again in autumn for early flowers next year.
| Genus | Orlaya grandiflora |
| Plant Type | Hardy Annual |
| Height & Spread | 60cm/2 feet tall x 30cm/12 inches wide |
| Sow Seeds | Sow indoors in March and April. Sow direct from May when the soil has warmed up and the outdoor temperature is above 15°C. Sowing in spring to flowering usually takes 12 weeks. Alternatively sow in August or September. |
| Thin/Plant Out | Thin/ Plant out 30cm apart Taking care not to damage the tap root. Provide support such as twiggy sticks or netting stretched horizontally. |
| Conditions Required | Orlaya is native to dry grassy places in South East Europe and
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| Flower Production | Orlaya flowers from June – September |
| Picking | Keep picking and dead heading to encourage the plants to carry on flowering. Choose a cool part of the day to pick such as early morning or evening. Orlaya lasts 7 -10 days in a vase |
| Planting Combinations | The beautiful lacy white flowers of Orlaya combine well with Cosmos, Eschscholzia, Nigella and Nicotiana. |
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