Clarkia, Garland Flower, Mountain Garland
Clarkiaunguiculata 'Double Red'

Family: Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Clarkia (KLAR-kee-uh)
Species: unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Cultivar: Double Red

Synonym:Clarkia elegans

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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