Fothergill's Clarkia Choice Double Mix Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Clarkia unguiculata, a timeless and highly rewarding member of the Clarkia genus.
• Plant Class: Hardy Annual, growing rapidly from seed to provide a full, high-impact floral display in its very first season.
• Ruffled Double Blooms: Features a stunning assortment of tightly ruffled double and semi-double flowers nestled closely along upright, dark-toned stems.
• Vibrant Colour Spectrum: Delivers a beautiful, harmonised mix of cottage garden shades, including soft pinks, deep carmines, purples, and clean whites.
• Growth Habit & Size: Displays a neat, bushy, and upright habit, reaching a mature height of 60cm (24in) with a slender spread of 20cm (8in)—ideal for filling gaps in mid-border displays.
• Premium Cut Flower: Highly prized for interior styling; the elegant flowering spikes last exceptionally well in water, making them perfect for creating large, colourful home bouquets.
• Pollinator Friendly: Rich in accessible nectar, these cheerful summer blooms act as a natural magnet for bumblebees, honeybees, and butterflies.
• Optimal Growing Position: Performs at its absolute best when positioned in full sun, which encourages maximum flower production and strong, sturdy stems.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Position: Sow seeds thinly directly into finely prepared, weed-free, well-drained soil where they are to flower. Choose an open, bright spot in full sun.
• Thinning: Once the seedlings emerge, thin them out gradually to about 20cm apart to prevent overcrowding and to give each plant enough room to branch out robustly.
• Support & Maintenance: In exposed or windy gardens, provide a small amount of support using brushwood or subtle staking to keep the heavy flowering spikes upright. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong the summer flowering window.