Buzzy Daucus carota Dara Seeds | Red Ornamental Carrot 0.1g

Grow something truly elegant with Daucus carota Dara, also known as Red Ornamental Carrot or “Purple Kisses”. This beautiful biennial flower produces delicate, umbrella-shaped blooms in soft shades of pink, red, burgundy and deep aubergine. The airy flower heads have a natural wildflower look and resemble a bird’s nest as they mature.

Daucus carota Dara is a stunning choice for cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, borders and natural planting schemes. It is loved by bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, while birds may also be attracted to the garden. The flowers have a light carrot scent and are beautiful both fresh in bouquets and dried for floral arrangements.

This variety prefers to be sown directly where it is to grow, as it does not like being transplanted.

Plant Details
Botanical name: Daucus carota
Common name: Red Ornamental Carrot Dara
Type: Biennial
Height: approx. 60–100 cm
Position: Sun to partial shade
Contents: approx. 0.1 gram

Growing Information
Sow directly outdoors from August to October in the final growing position. Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Avoid transplanting, as Daucus carota Dara prefers to grow undisturbed.

Flowers from June to July in the following season.

Why You’ll Love It
Beautiful pink to deep purple umbrella-shaped flowers
Excellent for cut flowers and dried arrangements
Attracts bees, butterflies and birds
Lovely natural wildflower appearance
Perfect for cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly planting
Edible carrot-scented flowers