Sow directly where the plants are to flower.
Sow in wavy lines for a more natural effect
Keep well watered until the plants are well established
Flowers mid to late summer
To prolong the flowering season make a second sowing Late spring early summer.
Sowings later in the year may flower in the following season
Sow spring time in a sunny spot when the soil has warmed. Thin to 20 to 25 cm to allow the flowers to be at their best
A second sowing in late spring very early summer will prolong the flowering season
Can also be sown early autumn for earlier flowers the next summer
Sow a tiny pinch of seed directly into established containers for surprise flowers later in the season
Best grown in the place they are to flower and thinned, they don’t seem to transplant well
Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 10°C / 50°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Godetia is a half hardy plant.Annuals tend to give up flowering if allowed to go to seed, so dead head if possible and seed save only at the end off the flowering season
These estimates for how long Godetia takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 20 days | Min 2 days | Max 53 days (3)
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Clarkia