Bring charm and elegance to your garden with Pink Clarkia Amoena, also known as Satin Flower. This delightful variety produces clusters of soft pink blossoms that emit a gentle fragrance, making them a wonderful choice for garden borders, containers, or cut flower arrangements. Known for their resilience and long-lasting blooms, Clarkia plants add a splash of color and beauty throughout the growing season.
Features & Benefits
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Botanical Name: Clarkia amoena
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Flower Color: Soft pink with delicate, satin-like petals
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Fragrance: Light and pleasing
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Growth Habit: Upright with branching stems
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Garden Use: Perfect for borders, beds, containers, and cottage gardens
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Blooming Season: Late spring to summer
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
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Seed Quality: Premium, open-pollinated
Specifications
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Height: 18 – 30 inches (45 – 75 cm)
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Spread: 12 – 18 inches (30 – 45 cm)
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Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid overwatering
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Package Includes: High-quality Clarkia amoena seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Sow outdoors in early spring after the last frost, or indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting.
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Soil Preparation: Loosen soil and enrich with compost for best results. Ensure good drainage.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch (3 mm) deep and lightly cover with soil.
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart once they are established.
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Germination Time: 7 – 14 days under optimal conditions.
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Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during germination. Once established, water moderately.
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Care Tips: Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Remove spent flowers to extend the blooming period.
