Double Mixed Clarkia Seeds 5130

Description

Double Mixed Clarkia Seeds 5130. Open Pollinated. Annual.

Approximately 700 seeds per packet. (1,300 seeds per gram.)

Delightful, dainty double and semi-double flowers about $2.5\text{ cm}$ wide that resemble hollyhocks. Colours include pink, red, salmon and white. Growing to $60\text{ cm}$ in height, Clarkia makes an elegant statement in the garden and works nicely as a cut flower.

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Quick Seed Details

• Type: Open Pollinated Annual Flower
• Height: $60\text{ cm}$
• Features: Dainty double flowers; elegant appearance; good cut flower.

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What you need to know to Plant & Grow Double Mixed Clarkia

Clarkia is an elegant annual that produces delicate, double blooms, perfect for adding grace to the garden and for use in fresh bouquets.

• Site Selection: Does best in sunny or mostly sunny locations. Some light afternoon shade will be beneficial in areas with very hot summer temperatures.
• Sowing Outdoors: Sow seed outdoors in mid-May and once or twice more at two-week intervals. Plant seed $3\text{ mm}$ deep and keep the soil from drying out during the germination period.
• Upkeep: Germination occurs in $7-14\text{ days}$ (or $1-2\text{ weeks}$). Thin seedlings to $25\text{ cm}$ apart when they are $5\text{ cm}$ tall. For better flowering, keep plants slightly crowded and go easy on fertilizing. Keep plants evenly watered – especially in periods of drought. Flowering will slow down during periods of excessively hot weather.

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Why Double Mixed Clarkia belongs in Your Garden

If you’re seeking a delicate yet colourful annual with a charming, old-fashioned look, Double Mixed Clarkia is a superb choice. Its elegant, hollyhock-like flowers in a lovely mix of soft colours are wonderful for adding height and grace to borders, and they make an excellent, airy addition to your garden.