Queen Anne's lace flower Daucus carota Gothic black heirloom seeds for planting in decorative floral gardens

Add a dramatic touch to your garden with Daucus Carota Gothic Black Seeds, an heirloom Queen Anne's Lace variety producing striking dark-colored blooms. Perfect for decorative flower beds, cottage gardens, and mixed borders, this variety provides long-lasting visual interest and contrast.

Queen Anne’s Lace Gothic Black attracts pollinators and adds a unique focal point to any floral arrangement, whether grown in beds or used as cut flowers.

Features

• Unique dark “Gothic black” blooms
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
• Ideal for decorative floral gardens, borders, and cut flower arrangements
• Long-lasting summer flowering
• Heirloom variety for classic garden appeal
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Daucus carota Gothic Black
• Type: Biennial / Annual (depending on climate)
• Flower Color: Dark purplish-black
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Plant Height: 24–36 inches (2–3 feet)
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Germination Time: 14–21 days
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist until established
• Ideal Growing Season: Spring sowing for summer blooms
• Maintenance: Minimal care; remove spent flowers for extended blooming or harvest for cut arrangements

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks prior.
2. Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
3. Maintain soil temperature around 65–70°F (18–21°C) for optimal germination.
4. Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil.
5. Deadhead or cut flowers as desired for arrangements and prolonged display.