Purple Wild Carrot Dara (Daucus carota ssp. carota) seeds

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Purple Wild Carrot 'Dara' (Daucus carota ssp. carota) seeds

‘Dara’ is a true garden discovery. The blossoms unfurl in soft white, shifting gracefully through dusty rose to a deep, velvety purple.
Contents: Approx. 100 seeds.
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly.

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SKU: DAU13

GTIN: 4251420520395

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The purple wild carrot Daucus carota cultivar 'Dara' is a true garden gem. Its deep violet blooms, forming elegant umbels, attract not only gardeners but also bees and butterflies. This biennial plant produces a dense rosette of foliage and a strong taproot in its first year. In the second year, it can reach an impressive height of up to 120 cm, making it a standout in flower borders and wildflower meadows. The blooms open white and gradually deepen through antique pink to a rich, warm purple. For the best effect, plant in generous drifts to showcase this striking colour progression.

'Dara' is highly adaptable, thriving in both nutrient-rich soils and poorer, well-drained sites. A sunny location enhances both flowering and the intensity of the umbel colour. Low-maintenance and resilient, it is ideal for wildlife-friendly and sustainable gardens. Flowering from June to September, it brings vivid colour highlights and supports biodiversity. Not uncommonly, this variety may even flower in its first year.

The delicate umbels of 'Dara' also make excellent cut flowers, bringing a touch of wild, natural beauty indoors.

Plant description

Species:	Apiaceae
Root system:	Taproot Deep roots
Plant type:	Summer flower Wildflower
Flower colour:	Lilac White Rosa
Use:	Good insect food plant Cut flower Ornamental plant
Characteristics:	Needs cold to germinate Food for bees Drought tolerant
Climate:	Temperate
Lifecycle:	Annual or biennial
Eventual height:	80-120 cm
Flowering months:	July August September

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Halbschatten Full sun
Soil type:	Low nutrient levels Deep Free-draining
Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	40 cm
Row spacing:	40 cm
Germination temperature:	3-5°C 10-18°C
Water requirement:	Medium
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
When to sow outdoors:	March April August September October

Biennial plant. Direct sowing outdoors in late spring or autumn. Prefers sunny positions and loamy soil.

Sowing time: From February indoors; from April directly outdoors.
Sowing depth: 0–0.5 cm. Cover only lightly with soil, as this is a light-dependent germinator.
Optimal germination temperature: Germinates well at cooler temperatures between 10–18 °C. Cold stratification can improve germination.
Germination period: Carrots take a long time to germinate – on average 21–27 days.
Row spacing: 30–45 cm
Plant spacing: 40 cm
Location: Full sun
Soil: Sandy-loamy, deep, well-drained and stone-free soil. This variety thrives particularly well in loamy soils.
Family: Umbellifers (Apiaceae)

Other names

Botanical name:	Daucus carota
German names:	Violette Wilde Möhre
French names:	Carotte sauvage, Dentelle de la Reine Anne, Carotte ornementale ‘Dara’
English names:	Wild Carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace, Purple Carrot ‘Dara’
Spanish names:	Zanahoria silvestre, Encaje de la Reina Ana,
Italian names:	Carota selvatica, Fiore di pizzo della regina Anna
Dutch names:	Wilde peen, Koningin Annakantwerk, wilde wortel

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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