Growing guide
Godetia grandiflora 'Tall Double Mixed'
Clarkia
Flowering in shades of pinks & purple on long stems which are good for cutting, this Clarkia prefers moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position. Once established they are quite drought tolerant.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 50cm
- Spread
- 40cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow Mar-May directly into shallow pre-watered drills where they are to flower and cover very lightly. Thin to 30cm once seedlings have emerged. Alternatively sow inside Aug-Nov. Press seed onto the surface of well-drained compost and cover very lightly with vermiculite. Keep moist but not too wet. Fluctuating temperatures aid germination, do not use a propagator. Transplant into final position in May-Jun.
Aftercare
Regular deadheading will prolong flowering. Leave some seedheads at the end of the season if you would like them to self-seed.
Gallery
Ref. SEG011