Daucus carota QIS® Dara – Wild carrot as a beautiful cut flower

Daucus carota QIS® Dara is a unique carrot variety specifically selected for cut flower production. Although it is a wild carrot, Dara distinguishes itself with its decorative appearance and excellent performance in floriculture. This variety is ideal for gardeners, growers, and florists seeking a high-quality, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing cut flower product.

Features of QIS® Dara

QIS® Dara is selected according to the QIS® standard – “Quality in Seed” – which guarantees carefully selected, high-quality varieties suitable for professional use. Dara's key characteristics are:

• Pink umbels: showy and decorative flowers that offer long-lasting ornamental value

• Sturdy stems: ideal for cut flower production and long-lasting vase life in bouquets

• Decorative after flowering: remains aesthetically attractive even after the flowers have faded

• Wild carrot: original, natural variety that excels in robustness and charm

These properties make QIS® Dara perfect for professional florists and home growers who want to produce a special and decorative flower.

Use as a cut flower

The unique characteristics of Daucus carota QIS® Dara make this carrot ideal for decorative purposes:

• Cut flowers: sturdy stems and pink umbels create a striking bouquet

• Dried flowers: remain decorative after drying, allowing for long-term use

• Flower arranging: suitable for arrangements, both solo and in combination with other flowers

• Garden decoration: can also be used in borders or rock gardens for aesthetic value

With its striking color and long vase life in bouquets, Dara is a professionally reliable choice for the floristry industry.

QIS® Quality Guarantee

QIS® = Quality in Seed, a quality mark that stands for carefully selected seeds with high uniformity, reliable performance, and excellent aesthetic qualities. For Daucus carota QIS® Dara, this means:

• Consistent flower color and shape

• Sturdy stems suitable for cut flowers

• High production capacity and reliable growth pattern

• Excellent ornamental value, even after flowering

The QIS® label guarantees that Dara meets the high standards of professional florists, making it a top choice for commercial cut flower cultivation.

Growing instructions

Although QIS® Dara is a wild carrot, it can be grown excellently for cut flower production:

• Sowing: according to recommended sowing instructions, often under glass or directly outside, depending on the climate

• Location: sunny location, light and well-drained soil

• Maintenance: Healthy foliage and good drainage ensure strong stems and optimal flower development.

• Harvest: Cut flowers are harvested once the umbels have fully opened and the stems are firm.

Through proper cultivation management, QIS® Dara delivers consistent, high-quality cut flowers suitable for both commercial and residential applications.

Benefits of QIS® Dara

1. Unique cut flower variety: a wild carrot that excels as a decorative flower

2. Pink flowers: striking and aesthetically pleasing

3. Sturdy stems: suitable for cut flowers and arrangements

4. Decorative after flowering: long-lasting ornamental value

5. QIS® quality: guaranteed uniformity, reliability and performance

6. Versatile use: bouquets, dried flowers, garden and border decoration

7. Professionally Suitable: Designed for the demands of the floristry industry