Trachelium Lake Michigan Blue

Large Blue Lace: Trachelium Lake Michigan Blue Seeds

Bring the beauty of the Great Lakes region to your garden with Trachelium Lake Michigan Blue seeds! This F1 hybrid variety produces large, showy umbels of densely packed, small, star-shaped flowers in a lovely mid-blue to mauve shade.

Key Features of Trachelium Lake Michigan Blue:

• Beautiful Blue-Mauve Flowers: Produces large, dome-shaped clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in a lovely mid-blue to mauve.
• Excellent Cut Flower: Highly sought after for its long-lasting blooms and use as a filler in bouquets.
• Tall, Strong Stems: Reaches 30-42 inches, perfect for cutting.
• Long Blooming Season: Flowers from late spring or early summer, especially with regular deadheading.
• Attracts Pollinators: A favorite of bees and butterflies.
• F1 Hybrid Vigor: Expect uniform and robust plant growth.

Growing Tips for Your Trachelium Lake Michigan Blue Seeds:

Sowing Indoors (Recommended): Sow seeds deeply into trays 5-6 weeks before the last expected frost. Maintain a temperature of 65-68°F (18-20°C) for germination, which typically takes 10-15 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, spacing them appropriately.

Direct Sowing (Possible): Sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

Light: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade, especially in warmer climates.

Soil: Requires well-drained soil.

Watering: Water regularly.

Support: Taller plants may benefit from support.

Harvesting: Harvest flowers when the umbels are mature for the longest vase life.