Clarkia amoena
satin flower
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
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