{"product_id":"clarkia-unguiculata-appleblossom-mountain-garland","title":"Clarkia unguiculata Appleblossom | Mountain Garland","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarkia unguiculata Appleblossom | Mountain Garland | Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarkia Appleblossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a charming annual with fully double, silky flowers in soft blush-pink and pale lilac tones. The flowers appear along slender, upright stems, bringing a romantic cottage-garden feel to borders and fresh bouquets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–80 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this elegant clarkia is a lovely choice for a cutting patch or mixed flower bed. It performs best in cooler growing conditions and does not need rich soil or heavy feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clarkia unguiculata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mountain garland, elegant clarkia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appleblossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Onagraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-pollinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright and branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft blush pink with pale lilac tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 60–80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20–30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Bloom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 75–85 days from sowing under favourable growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun; tolerates light partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderately fertile to lean and well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer, depending on sowing time and climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVase life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7–10 days with suitable harvesting and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut flowers, cottage gardens, mixed borders and larger containers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Colour \u0026amp; Silky Double Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppleblossom produces delicate, layered flowers along graceful stems. Its soft colouring combines beautifully with white, cream, lavender and other pastel shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow it among other cottage-garden annuals or plant a small patch for cutting. The upright flowering stems add height and a lighter texture to arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct sow or start in individual plug cells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor sowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4 weeks before planting out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early spring, once the soil can be worked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very shallow, approximately 1–2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 5–14 days under suitable conditions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow thinly into a fine, moist seedbed or seed-starting mix. Gently press the seeds into the surface and cover with only a very thin layer of substrate. Keep evenly moist until seedlings emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarkia establishes well from direct sowing and dislikes root disturbance. If starting indoors, use individual cells and transplant while plants are young, keeping the root ball intact. Harden off before planting out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn mild climates, autumn sowing can provide flowers the following year. Successful overwintering depends on local winter conditions and protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esunny position with well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Light afternoon shade can be helpful in areas with intense summer heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarkia prefers relatively cool growing conditions. After germination, provide plenty of light and avoid excessive warmth, which can encourage weak, stretched growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid rich soil and high-nitrogen fertilisers, as these can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Water regularly during establishment, then as needed without keeping the soil constantly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung plants can be pinched to encourage branching. In windy locations, twiggy supports or horizontal netting help keep the slender stems upright. Remove faded flowers to encourage further flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Does Appleblossom Flower?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder favourable conditions, flowering begins approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–85 days after sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Timing varies with temperature, light and sowing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring sowings provide summer flowers. Avoid starting plants too early indoors, where they may become crowded or overgrown before planting out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting for Bouquets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut when the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst few flowers lower down the stem begin to open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unopened buds further up the stem will continue opening in the vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest during the cooler part of the day, remove leaves that would sit below the waterline and place stems promptly into clean water. 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