Flower Specifications
- Approximate seeds per pound: 907,185
- Season: Annual
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Height: 12 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Bloom Color: Blue
- Environment: Full sun
- Soil Type: Sharply-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.0
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 50 - 55F
- Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
- Light Required: No
- Depth: 1/16 inch
- Sowing Rate: 1 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 3 pounds per acre
- Moisture: Keep moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 3 - 6 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: California Bluebell
California Blue Bell (Phacelia Campanolaria) - The California bluebell is native to the deserts of California as the name would imply. Its blooms are a vibrant cobalt blue, and it is one of the few wildflower seeds that can grow into a good cut flower. Darkness and shade are two important factors that can help California bluebell flower seed to germinate. Hot days and cold nights, in conjunction with full sun or partial shade provide the best growing conditions. Sow California Bluebell flower seeds in well-drained soil, although it needs little water. This particular wildflower can even grow in sandy type soil and still be productive. It grows best when the flower seed is planted in spring and in full sun desert like areas; however, it responds well to normal rainfall and watering. It is best to start this wildflower seed outdoors because optimum temperatures are around 50 to 55 degrees for germination. Unless you like your house cold, plant outside!
California bluebells grow well directly outdoors from wildflower seeds. Sow about 1/16 inch deep before the last frost of spring. This annual wildflower grows very quickly and blooms very early in the spring and can reseed itself if seed falls onto bare ground. It will grow in all regions of North America, but is native to southwestern deserts. California bluebells and other Phacelia like to grow in sunny areas with a soil pH between 6.5 to 7. Bluebells typically takes from 15 - 30 days for their wildflower seeds to germinate once the temperature reaches 50 to 55 degrees F.
Shaker Bottle With Seed Starting Matrix |
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Shake 'n Seed - We are now offering shaker bottles filled with our seed starting matrix: rich soil, gardening sand, water absorbing crystals, and starter fertilizer. This not only helps dispense your seed, but it gets it off to a great start! Simply remove lid from shaker bottle, add seed from packet, put back on lid, shake the bottle vigorously for 15 seconds, and then shake your way to beautiful new plants! Use Shake 'n Seed over good quality soil, and then gently water to keep seed moist until it sprouts. Great for ground covers or mass planting flower seeds. |
