Daucus carota 'Dara' | Chocolate Lace Flower The country dairy of an edwardian lady Discover the joy of foraging

Discover the joy of foraging and master the art of making natural wreath frames with this irresistible book - a must-have for lovers of floral arrangements and interiors alike

Bees and butterflies are also a fan of Achillea

as well as being a flower arrangers dream flower given the mosaic of colours in one flower as well as their longevity in a vase

with the flower's stems standing proud of the clump at around 1

Height with flowers to 45cm x spread of 60cm

Daucus carota 'Dara' | Chocolate Lace Flower The country dairy of an edwardian lady Discover the joy of foragingIn a mix of plummy, pink and white tones, this airy, elegant umbellifer is the perfect filler foliage plant for any vase. Think of this as similar to a Queen Anne's Lace or Bishops Flower rather than as a carrot as it certainly doesn't have an edible root to speak of. Perfect in the border for attracting beneficial insects and bees. Great for a cottage garden. A biennial best treated as an annual. Likes full sun. A fabulous plant that I would never be