Godetia ‘Grace Salmon’
Clarkia amoena
Description
This abundant garden bloomer is loaded with at least a dozen long flower stems on each plant. Clusters of buds open in succession along the stems revealing glowing coral-salmon flowers. Godetia is also called satin flower because of the shimmering, silky quality of the flower petals. Lending a tropical mood to design work, ‘Grace Salmon’ is an eye-catching bouquet addition and a favorite with market customers.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 18 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 6 to 8 in tall
Height: 18 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 6 to 8 in tall
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 when the first blossom on each stem opens. Although individual flowers only last a handful of days, they are quickly replaced with new blooms. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
Details
Description
This abundant garden bloomer is loaded with at least a dozen long flower stems on each plant. Clusters of buds open in succession along the stems revealing glowing coral-salmon flowers. Godetia is also called satin flower because of the shimmering, silky quality of the flower petals. Lending a tropical mood to design work, ‘Grace Salmon’ is an eye-catching bouquet addition and a favorite with market customers.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 18 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 6 to 8 in tall
Height: 18 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 6 to 8 in tall
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 when the first blossom on each stem opens. Although individual flowers only last a handful of days, they are quickly replaced with new blooms. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
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How to Grow
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