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Clarkia Wildflower Seeds
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Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) - Start Clarkia seeds in the spring, directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed, and soon you will have beautiful pastel flowers. Clarkia Unguiculata easily is grown from wild flower seeds in all regions of the United States.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
65 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
15 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
1/16 inch

SOWING RATE
1 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 2 1/2 pounds per acre

MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
9 - 12 inches









Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) - Start Clarkia seeds in the spring, directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed, and soon you will have beautiful pastel flowers. Clarkia Unguiculata easily is grown from wild flower seeds in all regions of the United States. The common name is Mountain Garland or Garland Flower, and it originated in California. This variety produces blooms with an array of pink, salmon and hues of maroon, and the colors are most striking when planted in groups. This wildflower gets up to 30 inches tall and blooms from May through July.
Clarkia plants tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions but does not like heavy clay. Sow Mountain Garland wild flower seeds 1/16 inch deep once soil reaches at least 65F degrees. Keep the seeds moist until plants are established. Plant in groups and thin to 9 inches apart. This annual will grow quickly from flower seeds, bloom heavily, and then it will die with frost. Mountain Garland plants will drop their own flower seeds for next season's display. Clarkia blooms in just 8 - 10 weeks after sowing the wild flower seeds.
Common Questions
When do I prune back my plants?
Cut back plants when they are done flowering.
Where do Clarkia Unguiculata thrive?
These thrive in full sun to part shade in poor to moderately fertile well drained soils.
What are some good areas of my landscape to use Clarkia Unguiculata?
Beds, borders, cottage gardens and cutting gardens are all great places for Clarkia Unguiculata.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
10 inches





Gloxinia (Sinningia Speciosa Brocade Series) - Sow Gloxinia seeds to produce a beautiful mixture of red, blue, and white blooms. These compact Gloxinia plants blossom four to six months after sowing. They will flower for about 2 months, go dormant for about 2 months, and then begin growing again and start flowering. Gloxinias make a great house plant, giving wonderful, colorful blooms! Sinningia Speciosa is often referred to as Florist's Gloxinia or Brazilian Gloxinia.
Gloxina seeds are a bit tricky to germinate and do best indoors and under lights. Do not cover the flower seeds after sowing since they need light to germinate. Sinningia Speciosa seeds should germinate in about 3 weeks at 70 - 75F degrees. Soil should be kept uniformly moist, but do not keep it saturated. Florist's Gloxinia care includes avoiding watering the crown of the plant as this might cause the plant to rot, and use water that is at room temperature for watering. The Brazilian Gloxinia plant needs lots of light, but no direct light. Gloxinias do best in temperatures around 65 - 75F degrees, especially when they are blooming. After blooming, keep watering to a minimum and don't fertilize.
Common Questions
Do I need to prune my gloxinia?
To encourage a longer bloom season, you will need to deadhead your spent flowers. After the bloom period is over and your plant enters dormancy, prune back any dead or dying foliage.
My leaves are dropping, what do I do?
This can occur from sudden temperature changes such as drafts.
My leaves look scorched, why?
Direct sunlight can burn the leaves of your gloxinia, causing them to scorch and crisp.
My flowers are losing their vibrancy, what do I do?
This is typically caused by inadequate light move your plant to an area with more light but not direct sunlight.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
68F - if no germination in 3 - 4 wks, move to 24 - 39F for 2 - 4 weeks
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Surface sow, do not cover

SOWING RATE
7 - 8 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
36 - 72 inches
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum Salicaria Rosy Gem) - This attractive perennial produces a showy display of carmine-colored flower spikes throughout much of the summer. It was introduced to the United States and Canada as an ornamental for wetlands in the 1800s. The Purple Loosestrife flower inhabits reed swamps, margins of lakes and slow-flowing rivers, ditches and marshes. It is an aggressive flower and has spread westward and can be found in all states except for Florida. Please check with your state to make sure Purple Loosestrife is ok to plant in your state. There are many states that prohibit planting Purple Loosestrife. It is still promoted by some horticulturists for its beauty as a landscape plant, and by beekeepers for its nectar-producing capability.
Purple Loosestrife seeds can easily be started outdoors in a prepared seedbed in the early spring. Purple Loosestrife care includes deadheading to keep the spread of flower seeds under control.
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