Clarkia Mountain Garland - Renee's Garden
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Clarkia elegans
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Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Space Seeds |
Days to Germinate |
Mature Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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March - May |
Oct. - April |
Sun/part shade |
1 inch apart |
7 - 14 days |
2½ - 3 feet |
HARDY ANNUAL
Summer/Fall bloom
Can handle light frost
EASIEST TO START DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN
As early in spring as ground can be worked, sow seeds 1 inch apart into a finely textured garden bed in full sun. In climates where the ground doesn’t freeze, sow seed in late fall for bloom the following spring. Cover very lightly, about 1/8 inch deep and keep soil moist as seedlings emerge. Weed and water carefully and thin before they get too crowded.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Start seed indoors 4 weeks before last spring frost date. Sow seeds an inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Cover very lightly, keep evenly moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outdoors. Plant in the garden when seedlings are large enough to handle. Thin or transplant seedlings 6 inches apart.
GROWING NOTES
Clarkia grows well in a wide range of conditions, but if you are in a very hot, humid climate, planting in a spot with afternoon shade will extend flowering. These carefree wildflowers thrive in well-drained soil. Plant in mixed borders or anywhere you want an informal effect of vibrant color and armfuls of entrancing flowers to bring indoors.
