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Wild Carrot 'Dara'
Daucus carota 'Dara'
Wine-red umbels of ornamental carrot — moody romance filler.
Full sun
Low
Average
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Biennial
Hardy
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Ammi majus
Lacy white umbels — the elegant filler that makes everything look more expensive.
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Scabiosa
Pincushion blooms on wiry stems — bees adore them and they last in the vase.
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Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist)
Sky-blue blooms wrapped in ferny veils — followed by inflated seed pods.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Thompson & Morgan
Stocks vegetable and heritage carrot seeds suited to UK growing seasons, including open-pollinated varieties.
BrowseCrocus
Offers deep pots ideal for growing long-rooted carrots like Dara in London's clay-heavy soils.
BrowseAmazon UK
Supplies quality digging tools essential for preparing loose soil beds needed for straight carrot roots.
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