Clarkia ‘Tower Coral’
Clarkia unguiculata elegans
Description
Clarkia falls into the cut-and-come-again category of abundant garden bloomers, and this variety has tall spires smothered in glowing pink-coral flowers that have a tropical feel. A member of the godetia family, this showy flower adds great height and dimension to bouquets.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 105 to 125 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 105 to 125 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest in the coolest part of the day as tips tend to droop. Individual blossoms on a stem will last 4 to 5 days, but buds will keep opening if flower food is used. Expect a vase life of up to 10 days.
Details
Description
Clarkia falls into the cut-and-come-again category of abundant garden bloomers, and this variety has tall spires smothered in glowing pink-coral flowers that have a tropical feel. A member of the godetia family, this showy flower adds great height and dimension to bouquets.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 105 to 125 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 105 to 125 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest in the coolest part of the day as tips tend to droop. Individual blossoms on a stem will last 4 to 5 days, but buds will keep opening if flower food is used. Expect a vase life of up to 10 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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