Clarkia elegans Double Mix Seeds (WINTER)

Clarkia elegans Double Mix is a graceful winter annual valued for its profusion of colourful double and semi-double flowers carried on slender upright stems.

The mixed shades create a soft, colourful effect that works beautifully in borders, mass plantings, cottage gardens and containers. Clarkia is especially attractive when several plants are grown together.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Clarkia unguiculata

• Synonym: Clarkia elegans

• Common name: Clarkia / Mountain Garland

• Double and semi-double flowers

• Mixed shades of pink, rose, salmon, purple, crimson and white

• Graceful upright growth habit

• Approximate height: 45–70 cm

• Excellent for beds and borders

• Suitable for mass planting

• Suitable for pots and grow bags

• Suitable for cut flowers

• Full sun to partial shade

• Easy to grow from seed

• WINTER flowering annual

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

Suitable for growing a small group of Clarkia plants.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Recommended for a fuller flowering clump.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Excellent for growing several plants together for a broad colourful winter display.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

60% Bhalu Mitti / Sandy Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 10% Cocopeat

The growing medium should be:

Loose, moderately fertile and well-draining.

Clarkia prefers relatively light, sandy soil and does not need excessively rich growing media.

Avoid:

• Heavy compact soil

• Poor drainage

• Continuous waterlogging

• Excessive fertilizer

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Clarkia can be grown successfully by:

Direct sowing or starting seeds carefully in seedling trays.

Seeds are small and should be:

Surface sown or covered only very lightly with fine growing medium.

Do not bury deeply.

Keep the growing medium:

Lightly and consistently moist until germination.

Once seedlings are established, thin them or transplant carefully into their final growing position.

Direct sowing is particularly suitable for Clarkia because the plants establish easily in their final location.

Germination

Seeds generally germinate within:

7–14 days

under suitable cool-to-mild conditions.

For successful germination:

• Use fresh seeds

• Maintain temperatures around 18–25°C

• Keep the surface lightly moist

• Avoid deep sowing

• Provide bright light

• Maintain good drainage

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

15–25 cm / 6–10 inches between plants

for healthy upright growth and good airflow.

Clarkia performs especially well when planted in groups for a natural colourful display.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun to partial shade

For stronger stems and better flowering:

5–6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

is recommended where possible.

Clarkia tolerates light shade but generally flowers best with good sunlight.

Watering

Keep young plants moderately moist while they establish.

After establishment:

Water when the upper soil layer begins to dry.

Clarkia prefers well-drained soil and should not remain continuously wet.

Allow the surface to dry slightly between waterings.

Feeding

At planting time, mix a moderate amount of:

GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

into the growing medium.

Clarkia performs best in moderately fertile soil and generally does not require heavy feeding.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which may encourage soft leafy growth instead of flowering.

Related Products

• G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Winter Flower Seeds

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal