Thursday, June 10, 2010

Annual Of The Day

Clarkia amoena syn. Godetia amoena 'Dwarf Mix Improved'
Farewell to Spring, Satin Flower

Type Annual
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Irregular or sprawling and rounded
Exposure Full sun

Bloom Color Lavender, pink and red
Bloom Time Spring and Summer

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

EnvironmentThis plant will grow in dry soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green
This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture NotesSeeds can be sown in the spring or in the fall in warmer areas; then the seedlings should be thinned out. Avoid rich soils or too much fertilizer, since this will encourage leaf growth.

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