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Clarkia 'Orange'
Clarkia 'Orange'
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Clarkia 'Orange'

Clarkia unguiculata elegans
Elegant clarkia blooms in early summer with deep coral rosettes carried by decorative wine-red stems. The semi-double to double flowers open in succession from the bottom of the stems to the top and are long-blooming during early summer. Summer's unrelenting heat signals them to bid farewell just in time for a second sowing of calendula, cornflowers, and sweet alyssum to take their place.
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
812
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2-3' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
Deep salmon orange with burgundy stems.
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Barely cover. Press lightly into soil.
Sprout Time:
7-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow in pots 10 weeks before last frost date, setting out in spring when soil is still cool. Keep at 65-70°F until germination is complete, then grow on cool with 50°F nights.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in early spring or fall in mild winter areas (zones 8-10).
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
2 weeks before last spring frost
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
This long-loved California native flower is known by many affectionate names such as elegant fairyfan, mountain garland, and elegant clarkia. It thrives under cool spring conditions; most flowering is over by mid to end of July or when the heat of summer intrudes. Grow in cutting gardens and sow drifts with California poppy, globe gilia, and baby blue eyes for springtime borders in very well-drained soils. Cut for bouquets, which are notably long-lasting in a vase and can be dried.
Final Spacing:
8"
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly until established, then only during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Slightly acid to slightly alkaline
Fertilizer:
If soil is poor, mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
Root rots can develop if planted into poorly drained soils or there is an excess of rain.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when lower blooms start to open. Flowering proceeds up the stem.