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lavender lace flower Trachymene coerulea 'Lavender Blue' SeedsTrachymene coerulea Lavender Blue Lace Flower Didiscus Annual Cut Flower A refined and elegant cut flower, Trachymene coerulea Lavender Blue produces soft, pale blue lace like umbels with a gentle, clean fragrance. The delicate blooms are held high on stiff, upright stems, creating an airy and sophisticated look that works beautifully in both garden borders and floral arrangements. Plants have a lightly branching habit with minimal foliage, allowing
Trachymene coerulea ‘Lavender Blue’
Lace Flower · Didiscus · Annual Cut Flower
A refined and elegant cut flower, Trachymene coerulea ‘Lavender Blue’ produces soft, pale blue lace-like umbels with a gentle, clean fragrance. The delicate blooms are held high on stiff, upright stems, creating an airy and sophisticated look that works beautifully in both garden borders and floral arrangements.
Plants have a lightly branching habit with minimal foliage, allowing the flowers to take center stage. In trials, ‘Lavender Blue’ blooms continuously for up to two months, making it an excellent choice for succession sowing and extended cutting periods. A favorite among florists for its texture, subtle colour, and long vase life.
Plant Details
- Botanical name: Trachymene coerulea
- Common name: Lace Flower, Didiscus
- Life cycle: Annual (half hardy)
- Hybrid status: Open pollinated
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Plant height: 60–90 cm
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Stem length: 30–60 cm
- Plant spacing: 15–30 cm
- Days to maturity: 95–100 days
- Vase life: 8–10 days
Flowering & Harvest
- Bloom size: approx. 5–6 cm (2–2½ in)
- Harvest stage: When ½ of the flowers on the umbel are open
- Regular cutting encourages continued flowering
Germination Instructions
Direct sowing (recommended):
- Sow outdoors after last frost (April–May)
- Sow thinly 1 mm deep in drills spaced 30 cm apart
- Lightly cover with soil (darkness aids germination)
- Keep soil moist
- Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22 °C
Indoor sowing (optional):
- Sow 6–8 weeks before last frost
- Lightly cover seeds; darkness required
- Water from the base only
- Temperature: 18–20 °C
- Germination: 15–20 days
- Transplant carefully; plants dislike root disturbance
Growing Instructions
- Prefers well-drained, sandy soil
- Grow in full sun to part shade
- May require light staking in exposed sites
- Easy to grow and tolerant of less-than-ideal conditions
Cultivation & Maintenance
- Cut flowers regularly or deadhead to prolong flowering
- Succession sow every 2–3 weeks from spring through summer
- Best results achieved with direct sowing
Uses
- Cut flower
- Summer bedding
- Borders & cutting gardens
- Cottage-style plantings
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★★★★★ 5
Just perfect.
Color: Gold Havana/G-15 Green, Lens Width: 55 Millimeters
I saw this model of Ray Bans while watching Top Gun: Maverick. Actor John Hamm (Cyclone, in the movie) sported these during the beach scene. I looked for them here in Amazon and was lucky to find them for less than $100. They fit just great, and the lenses (G-15), give a clear and high definition picture. I definitely recommend them, perfect for driving, cycling, or your next F/A-18 mission.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Almost like they used to be...
Color: Gunmetal/G-15 Green, Lens Width: 55 Millimeters
These are the 3rd pair of Caravans I've owned over the years. The 1st pair were chrome frames and got mangled one time when I had set them on the trunk of the car to fill-up and drove away without them. Went back after only 100 yards or so, but by then they had been clipped by another car and were toast. Kept the lenses, sent the frame back to B&L (when they were still in Rochester -- and when customer service really WAS important to the company) and they sent back a brand-new pair of black-framed beauties -- FOR FREE!
This pair recently experienced a broken frame - right at the junction of the lower curved piece that holds the lens frames together. (How this happened, I have no idea. I was wearing them. Put them in my shirt pocket. Took them out, put them on, and the lens was still in my pocket!) Now, Bausch & Lomb is owned by Luxottica (in Atlanta, GA.) Not entirely friendly, I would say, especially in the tone of the service rep's voice and bluntness. And I was told my only hope of getting any kind of satisfaction was to ship the broken pair to them and after examination they would decide whether it was a manufacturing defect or a customer caused one. Believe me -- there are NO damage marks on these black frames. The frame just cracked due to what? Fatigue, I guess. If judged in my favor they'd give me a substantial discount (40%, I believe) off list price on another pair that they might have in stock at the time. Egads! Talk about leaving you feeling helpless. NONE of the frames and lenses shown were to my liking, so I opted out of that choice and decided to search Amazon for a pair to my liking.
So, this brings me to the new ones -- the subject at hand. The lenses on these are advertised as being 55mm wide, which they are. However, the original Caravans were 58mm wide = a small but perceptable difference, especially in field-of-view coverage AND how they look on your face. The G15 lenses seem to be the same tint, and the color (gun metal grey) is very nice. They fit well, and are what one would expect given the name RayBan. Therefore, I recommend them.
[Footnote: As for my broken 58mm black-framed pair -- I looked up repair shops on the I-net, found 2 that seemed to talk a good game, picked one (in Cincinnati) and shipped them off today to have the frame laser welded. I am keeping my fingers crossed that they'll come back in usable shape (as promised) and I will again have my Old Faithfull's back. $35 to save a no-longer-made classic pair of RayBans is worth it in my book.]
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013
★★★★★ 5
Classic Design!! But the 55mm frame is too small..
Color: Gunmetal/G-15 Green, Lens Width: 55 Millimeters
Really solid frame and arrived rather fast (7 days before the expected date). It included the original packaging, booklets, cloth and case (the brown one) in the original box. Was surprised that it felt quite heavy, or at least more than what Im used to, although when I wear it I can't really feel the weight. The weight also adds to the feel of it making its structure feel a little more solid that lighter sunglasses.
Unfortunately, the 55mm gunmetal + green G 15 lens which I ordered, is about 6 millimetres too small at the sides for me although the lens and front frame are the right size for me and it's actually still wearable. (it's just me).
I would probably get the 58mm gold + green G15 later to see if there's a big difference (shouldn't be from the measurements given). That and the fact that these are a great pair of shades with a really classic design
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Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2016
★★★★★ 5
Iconic, but needs a few notes
Color: Gold/G-15 Green, Lens Width: 58 Millimeters
A great style, especially for those of us who don't go for the original Aviator style. But these sunglasses do need a few notes.
The size on these have 58mm-diameter lenses with 15 mm between the lenses (if my decoding of the code on the side is correct. This is the largest size in this style, and even at that they are just *slightly* too small at the ears for my head. For context, the Ray Ban Wayfarer with a 50mm lens and 22m nosepiece fits perfectly.
Also these, like the original Aviators, are intended to cover pretty much the entire eye socket, so if you're seeing light coming in from the side or top...they are too small for you.
In other words, if you don't have a specific size head, these may not work for you and you'll be frustrated. I know it's hard to buy online since you don't get to try them on. OTOH, it's a little unethical (in my opinion) to go to a brick-and-mortar store just to try them on so you can turn around and buy them off of Amazon. DIYD and all that.
Assuming the fit is acceptable, these are very well made sunglasses. They just *feel* like quality and the lenses are fantastic. There is some concern on Amazon about some Ray Bans being fakes. The pair I received are the real thing - look for the etched R-B on the left lens (not the lens with the white logo on it), the R-B logo on the nosepieces, the lenses being made of glass (not plastic) and the identifier engraved on the underside of the bridge...these are indicators that you have a genuine pair in your hands. I purchased directly from Amazon, not a "fulfilled by Amazon" purchase, so caveat emptor on that score.
All in all, an outstanding pair of glasses at a good price.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2013
★★★★★ 5
The Real Deal, get them
Color: Gold/G-15 Green, Lens Width: 55 Millimeters
Lets me start by saying I love glasses and not only that, I am loyal to the multiple pair that I own. That being said I was pretty pissed when some punk kid stole my bag off the beach with my favorite pair, which was a pair called the tonette by electric visual. Great glasses, light, stayed on the face, and looked good but this time around I wanted something a little different. I had seen a pair of these worn around only once and I noticed they werent the over worn aviator style, one of the reason I got these, and immediatly fell in love. Went to the mall the next day and wasnt too surprised when the guy said "for you ill give you a nice deal and only charge you 120.00" needless to say, I gently put them down and walked out. Later that day, I ordered these for 30% off the mall price and got them 2 days later. PRAISE THE LORD FOR PRIME.
PROS:
-authentic ray bans
-comes with the leather case which I still use 6 months after purchase
-great tint
-great glasses
CONS:
-they are a little small but fit my face fine, if your looking for a lot of coverage or have a big head...these probably arent for you
-wire frame, these are my first wire frame glasses and yes they are more sensitive than my old pair but im still rocking them, if you cant baby a pair of glasses dont be surprised if you bend them little
OVERALL:
get these, dont be scared if you think your getting ripped off cause youre not. These are the real deal, just do it
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2014