Gilia tricolor Felicitas | Bird's Eyes

Gilia tricolor Felicitas, commonly known as Bird’s Eyes, offers a stunning mix of white, pink, blue, and deep violet bell-shaped blooms. These charming annuals, native to California, produce clusters of delicate flowers that add a touch of subtle beauty to mixed borders. With their effortless charm and profuse blooming habit, they bring an airy, natural look to any garden.

Key Features:

• Height: 40-50 cm
• Colors: A lovely blend of white, pink, blue, and deep violet
• Bloom Season: Summer-long flowering from a single sowing
• Ease of Growth: Ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners

Sowing Instructions:

• Direct Sow:
  • Sow seeds directly where they are to flower in the spring.
  • Surface sow onto finely raked soil.
  • Gently water; do not cover seeds as light aids germination.
  • Optimal temperature: 18–21°C .
  • Germination typically occurs in 15–21 days.
• Thinning: Thin seedlings if necessary to allow adequate space for each plant to thrive.

Growing Instructions:

• Soil & Light: Prefers light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
• Maintenance: Requires minimal attention. Regular deadheading will prolong flowering and prevent self-seeding if not desired.
• Watering: Water lightly during dry periods, but avoid overwatering.

Cultivation Tips:

• Self-Seeding: Will readily self-seed if left to go to seed, making it easy to maintain year after year. Deadhead if you prefer to prevent volunteer seedlings.
• Naturalizing: Excellent for naturalistic plantings, meadow-style gardens, or relaxed cottage garden borders.
• Cut Flowers: Can be used as a charming filler in bouquets, adding a delicate texture and a range of complementary colors.

Uses:

• Mixed borders, informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and naturalized slopes.
• Ideal for filling gaps between perennials or for creating a soft, natural backdrop in sunny garden areas.

Gilia tricolor Felicitas is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance annual that rewards with a summer-long display of dainty, bell-shaped flowers in a captivating color palette. Perfect for gardeners seeking carefree beauty and an effortless splash of color.