Clarkia, Garland Flower, Mountain Garland 'Double Red'

Clarkiaunguiculata

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Clarkia (KLAR-kee-uh)
Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Clarkia elegans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Bellingham, WA (Zone 8a) | September 2009 | positive

In our central Calif coastal home this was one of the first plantings on our bare clay soil. The blooms were glorious and as a cut flower...Read More

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