Clarkia speciosa 'Pink Buttercups'
Short code: 1262
Height:
45cm/18"
Description:
Eye catching and unusual, this showy annual makes a valuable border filler alongside other summer bedding or scattered amongst perennials. Carpets of narrow foliage erupt with red-eyed, pink buttercup blooms, creating a spectacular display over a long period.
Common name: Clarkia| Sowing/Growing information | |
| Sowing | Clarkia germinates quickly and is a vigorous grower which makes it possible to sow the seed direct into the final pack size required for sale. Alternatively plug sow the seed in a 144 cell plug tray as this is a good size for transfer to hanging baskets at a later date. Sow on the surface of a moist seed sowing compost and cover the seed with a good 3mm to 4mm covering of vermiculite. Propagate at 20C and germination should result within 7 days. Be prepared to move the seedlings from the propagation area quickly and cool down to 15C, as they will stretch very quickly. |
| Growing | When the seedlings are established cool them down slightly to 10C and transfer on to a 6 Pack or 9cm pot for final sale. January sowings should result in saleable plants in late April. |
| Flowering Period | June to September |
| Hardiness | Hardy Annual |
| Cropping | - |
| Classification | |
| Product | Seeds |
| Genus | Clarkia |
| Variety | Pink Buttercups |
| Groups | |
| Direct Sow | YES |
