Mountain Garland Light Salmon
Mountain Garland is native to the western United States. This flower comes in a variety of fluorescent shades of pinks, purples and whites. Mountain Garland is a close relative of Godetia. This plant grows 2-3 feet tall in the Northwest and may need support once full grown. Zones 1-11 provide good growing climate. The buds bloom from the lower portions of the long stems to the top. Mountain Garland makes an excellent cut flower and will last longer if it is cut when the flowers are just starting to bloom at the bottom of the stem and there are a lot of buds left to open on the top. This flower is brilliantly colored and stunningly bright. Plant it in a sunlit area that receives partial shade. Like its relative, the Godetia, it will not survive when planted in an arid or humid climate. Also like the Godetia, this flower needs soil that is lacking in nutrients; otherwise it will be overwhelmed with a lot of foliage and few blooms. Soil that is low in nitrogen supports this flower particularly well. Mountain Garland needs to be planted outdoors, and does not transplant well. It should be planted in the spring, but if you are located in zones 7-10 you can also plant it in the fall.
- Product Name: Mountain Garland Light Salmon
- Latin Name: Clarkia unguiculata
- Type: Flower
- Color: pink
- Cycle: Annual
- Origin: Introduced
- Height: 24-36"
- Germination Time: 15-30 Days
- Planting Season: Spring and Fall
- Bloom Season: Summer-Fall
- Seeds Per Pound: 1,587,000
- Seeding Rate (lbs./acre): 2
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where the seed is planted. Refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your location. The information provided is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.