How to Grow Orlaya
Orlaya grandiflora
Hardy Cool Season Continuous Harvest
Orlaya is a hardy annual with flat-topped white lace flower heads resembling refined cow parsley. Sow in autumn for strongest plants, or in early spring after cold stratification. Needs full sun and well-drained, lean soil. Avoid rich feeding. Self-seeds freely once happy. Excellent cut flower lasting well in water. Grows to 60cm and benefits from support netting in exposed sites.
When to Start
Direct sow outdoors as soon as soil reaches 5°C — typically early to mid spring. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks earlier for a head start.
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Growth Stages
Sow seeds
Day 0 Germination
~21 days Flowering
~90 days Seed to harvest ~90 days
Approximate days from start
Care Essentials
- Rarely needed. Prefers lean, well-drained soil. Rich feeding produces foliage at the expense of flowers.
- Self-seeds freely once established. Autumn-sown plants produce stronger, earlier-flowering specimens than spring sowings.
Growing Conditions
- Min. soil temperature
- 5°C+
- Germination temperature
- 10–18°C
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- Sow indoors
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- Transplant out
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- First harvest
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Spacing & Planting
| Plant spacing | 25 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
| Sow depth | 0.5 cm |
| Mature height | 60 cm |
| Mature spread | 25 cm |
Growing Conditions
| Min. soil temperature | 5°C |
| Germination temperature | 10–18°C |
| Base growth temperature | 5°C |
| Min. daylength to start | 10h |
| Photoperiod sensitivity | day neutral |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How far apart should I plant Orlaya?
- Plant Orlaya 25cm apart with 30cm between rows.
- When does Orlaya flower?
- Orlaya typically flowers approximately 75 days after transplanting.
- Is Orlaya frost hardy?
- Orlaya is classified as Hardy.
