Orlaya grandiflora QIS® White Finch – graceful white lacework for your garden

Orlaya grandiflora , commonly known as the beautiful white lace flower, is an elegant annual plant beloved for its finely textured white flowers and airy growth habit. The QIS® White Finch cultivar is distinguished by large, pure white umbels, robust growth, and long-lasting blooms. This plant brings romance, grace, and natural charm to any garden, border, or cutting garden.

With its delicate, lacy foliage and airy flowers, QIS® White Finch is a real eye-catcher, suitable for classic gardens, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, and flower meadows. The flowers are also popular as cut flowers and dried bouquet accessories.

Description and growth habit – elegant and airy

Orlaya grandiflora QIS® White Finch grows upright and bushy, reaching a height of about 50–70 cm and a width of 25–40 cm. The plant has finely incised leaves that give it a soft, lacy appearance.

The flowers consist of large white umbels, similar to those of an umbelliferous plant, that float above the foliage. This gives the plant an airy, almost floating effect. The flowers bloom from late spring to summer and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, contributing to biodiversity in the garden.

Cultivation and care – simple and robust

Orlaya grandiflora QIS® White Finch is easy to grow, suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. Some growing tips:

• Sowing: Directly in the open ground from March to May or sow in February under glass.

• Position: Sunny to partial shade, in well-drained soil.

• Soil: Lightly nutritious and moist, but not wet.

• Maintenance: Regular watering and removing dead flowers promotes longer flowering.

Its robust nature and ease of care make QIS® White Finch ideal for gardens, borders, cutting gardens and even potted plants.

Flowering and ornamental value – white lacework in the garden

The key feature of QIS® White Finch is its large, pure white flower cluster, which creates an airy, elegant appearance. The flowers are a perfect fit for:

• Cottage gardens – romantic borders and natural gardens

• Flower meadows – together with colorful annuals for a playful effect

• Pick-your-own gardens – for fresh cut flowers or bouquets

• Dried flower arrangements – the delicate flowers retain their shape and color

The combination of fine foliage, straight stems and large white flower clusters makes QIS® White Finch versatile and suitable for various garden styles, from formal to natural.

Benefits and applications

• Decorative value: white flowers and lacy leaves create a romantic and elegant atmosphere.

• Easy care: robust, profusely flowering and easy to sow.

• Ecological: attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

• Pick-your-own garden and cut flowers: suitable for fresh bouquets or dried flower projects.