Clarkia amoena

RHS Plant Profile
satin flower

Other common names

farewell to Spring, godetia

Synonyms

Clarkia grandiflora
Godetia grandiflora

Annual Biennial

An upright annual to 75cm, with lance-shaped leaves and leafy racemes of lilac or pink, sometimes white-centred, single or double flowers in summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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
Correct
Plant Range
Coastal N California

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, slightly acid, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; avoid hot humid conditions. The photo shows Little Frills mixture

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in-situ in early spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Susceptible to foot rot and stem rot