Product description
Better known as Wild Carrot, Daucus Carota brings a gentle, natural lift to the garden, with finely cut foliage and soft white flower heads that rise lightly above the stems. It has an easy, understated presence that works beautifully in relaxed borders, adding height and a touch of wild charm without overwhelming the space. The flowers open in loose clusters through summer, giving the plant a light, meadow style feel that blends effortlessly with informal planting.
It’s also a straightforward perennial to look after. Plant in well drained soil with good light, water regularly while it settles, and let it form its natural, open shape. As the season moves on, tidying away any tired foliage keeps it looking fresh and encourages clean new growth. Once established, it’s a resilient, low effort plant that returns reliably each year, offering those airy flower heads just when the garden needs a bit of lift and movement.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Wild Carrot
Daucus carota
Daucus carota
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Product description
Better known as Wild Carrot, Daucus Carota brings a gentle, natural lift to the garden, with finely cut foliage and soft white flower heads that rise lightly above the stems. It has an easy, understated presence that works beautifully in relaxed borders, adding height and a touch of wild charm without overwhelming the space. The flowers open in loose clusters through summer, giving the plant a light, meadow style feel that blends effortlessly with informal planting.
It’s also a straightforward perennial to look after. Plant in well drained soil with good light, water regularly while it settles, and let it form its natural, open shape. As the season moves on, tidying away any tired foliage keeps it looking fresh and encourages clean new growth. Once established, it’s a resilient, low effort plant that returns reliably each year, offering those airy flower heads just when the garden needs a bit of lift and movement.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Removing the first tiny umbels on Daucus carota helps the plant redirect its energy into producing larger, better‑formed flower heads later in the season.
How to Water
WaterWild Carrot regularly during the first few weeks to keep the soil lightly moist while it settles in. Once established, switch to occasional deep waterings during dry spells, allowing the soil to dry slightly between each soak so the roots stay healthy.
How to Plant
Set Wild Carrot into well‑drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded spot, keeping it at the same depth it sat in the pot. Give it around 25-30cm of space so it can develop its natural, open shape without being crowded by neighbouring plants.
