Orlaya 'White Finch
Orlaya grandiflora
 
Elegant filler flower.
2½–3½" pure white flowers with an intricate, lacy pattern. Full, well-branched plants with strong, upright stems. Easy to grow. The clusters of green, star-shaped seed pods also make a unique bouquet addition. Also known as white lace flower and Minoan lace
 
Wedding flower
 
Details:
Plant lifecycle: annual
Height: 24-30”
Site: full sun
Days to germination: 12-16
Days to maturity: 65-70 days
Sow: 1/4" deep
Plant spacing: 9-12”
Approx seeds per packet: 50
 
How to Grow:
 
Direct seed: 12-16 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C). Transplant: 7-14 days at 68-86°F (20-30°C), alternating day and night temperature. Chill seed at 40-45°F (4-7°C) for 1-2 weeks prior to sowing in the greenhouse.
SOWING:Make 2-3 successive sowings, 2 weeks apart for a continuous summer harvest. Trellis may be necessary to support long stems.
 Direct seed (recommended): Sow seed thinly in rows, covering lightly, in early spring after last frost.
If growing in the South, sow seed in the fall. Transplant: Sow 4-6 weeks before planting outside. When the first true leaves appear transplant into larger containers. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost.
 
Harvesting:
Harvest when flowers are half way to fully open.
 
Vase Life:
Will last for  7-10 days.