Bring a touch of elegance and unique color to your garden with Daucus Carota Dara Seeds, an ornamental flowering carrot variety known for its delicate, lacy, and richly colored umbels. Unlike traditional white Queen Anne’s Lace, Dara varieties bloom in shades of soft pink, dusty rose, berry-red, maroon, and deep wine tones, creating stunning displays in flower beds and cutting gardens.

Loved by gardeners and floral designers, Dara flowers offer exceptional vase life, making them perfect for bouquets, floral arrangements, and naturalistic garden landscapes. These non-GMO seeds produce plants that are easy to grow, adaptable, and reliable in a wide range of climates.

Key Features

• Unique pink, rose, and burgundy-toned flower heads

• High-quality, non-GMO ornamental seed variety

• Excellent for cut flower arrangements and bouquets

• Long, sturdy stems ideal for floral design

• Performs well in borders, cottage gardens, and modern landscapes

• Attracts beneficial pollinators

• Easy to grow with high germination reliability

Specifications

Botanical Name: Daucus carota ‘Dara’
Common Name (US): Dara Carrot Flower / Ornamental Carrot
Plant Type: Annual (biennial in mild climates)
Seed Type: Premium, Non-GMO
Flower Color: Soft pink, mauve, burgundy, rose, dark wine tones
Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Loose, well-drained soil
Plant Height: 36–50 inches
Spacing: 10–12 inches
Watering Needs: Moderate
Germination Time: 7–21 days
Temperature for Germination: 60–70°F
Growth Habit: Upright, branching stems with lacy umbels
Uses: Cut flowers, bouquets, mixed borders, naturalized gardens, pollinator gardens
Special Notes: May require light staking in windy areas; deadhead to encourage continuous blooming.

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Seeds Outdoors

• Direct sow after the last frost for best results.

• Prepare loose, well-worked soil to encourage strong root development.

2. Sowing Depth

• Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep and cover lightly.

3. Light & Temperature

• Plant in full sun for optimal color and bloom production.

• Prefers temperatures between 60–75°F.

4. Watering

• Water consistently to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

• Reduce watering slightly once plants are established.

5. Thinning

• Thin seedlings to 10–12 inches apart to allow proper air circulation.

6. Support & Care

• Taller plants may require staking in exposed locations.

• Remove spent flower heads to extend blooming.

7. Flowering Timeline

• Blooms appear 8–12 weeks after sowing.

• Cut stems regularly to encourage new flower growth.

Benefits

• Offers rare and unique flower colors

• Ideal for professional floral design

• Creates dramatic, airy textures in garden beds

• Attracts bees and helpful pollinators

• Easy to grow from seed, even for beginners