Clarkia flowers pink, 0.2g

An annual elegant and elegant plant with prolonged flowering. The bush is strongly frozen, 30–70 cm high, very spectacular semi -double and terry flowers located on the stem resemble roses. The color of the flowers is pink. It blooms from late July to September very abundantly. Cut plants stand in water for a long time, while it is better to remove the leaves. They are grown in groups, while it is necessary to stick strong supports in the middle of them to maintain stems. Plants are planted after 20-30 cm. Grow in flower beds, as well as on balconies.

The plant prefers sunny places. It is undemanding to the soils, but prefers loose, fertile and waterproof and slightly acidic. A humus of 2-3 kg and peat 3-5 kg ​​is added to the soil under the sowing or planting of plants, and 1 tbsp from mineral fertilizers. a spoon of potassium sulfate and superphosphate per 1 sq. m.

Clarkia is grown in sowing seeds in open ground in early May under covering material. The shoots appear on the 10-12th day, they are thinned out at a distance of 15–20 cm from each other. To obtain more squat compact bushes, seedlings must be pinned. The plant is fragrant and is a good honey plant. Watering is required 1-2 times a week. Especially in hot weather, during violent flowering, watered under the root. Like all flowers, Clarkia is positive about root top dressing.