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Clarkia amoena Double Mixed
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Clarkia amoena 'Double Mixed' Seeds
Clarkia 'Double Mixed' is an extremely hardy annual with long stems of gorgeous flowers in shades of rose pink, red and white. It is easy to grow and is good for cut flowers too. Every bud will open in the vase. Sow direct where you want flowers to bloom in spring then sow again in autumn. An autumn sowing will produce early flowers the following year.
Often called the Butterfly Flower, Clarkia is loved by Butterflies and Moths so is great in a wildlife garden. They are really easy and rewarding to grow so perfect seeds for children to sow.
| Genus | Clarkia amoena |
| Variety | Double Mixed |
| Plant Type | Hardy Annual, Wildlife Flower, Seeds for Children |
| Height & Spread | 60 cm tall x 30cm wide (18 inches tall x 12 inches) |
| Sow Seeds | Sow outdoors in autumn then again in spring for maximum flower production. Clarkia plants are very cold tolerant. |
| Thin/Plant Out | Allow 30cm (12 inches) between plants. |
| Conditions Required | Prefers moist but well drained soil in full sun. Water thoroughly in dry spells. |
| Flower Production | Beautiful long stems of richly coloured flowers produced from May to October. |
| Picking | Pick Clarkia early in the morning, strip the leaves and stand them in deep water for a few hours before arranging. Lasts 10 days in a vase. |
| Planting Combinations | Clarkia is one of the easiest and most stunning annual flowers you can grow. If you are growing flowers for Butterflies you may also like Wildflowers, Cosmos, Verbena and Dahlias. |
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