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Clarkia unguiculata 'Appleblossom' (d)
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clarkia 'Appleblossom'

A tall, upright annual to 1m producing loose spires of pale pink flowers over a long period in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Onagraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Clarkia are slender annuals with simple leaves and showy funnel-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers in lax racemes in summer

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in poor to moderately fertile, slightly acid, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; avoid hot, humid conditions

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in-situ in early spring or autumn and avoid transplanting. Protect autumn-sown seedlings over winter with cloches

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Susceptible to foot rot and stem rot

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