Clarkia Elegans Double Mix Seeds (200 Seeds) High Germination/ Easy To grow/ Perfect for pots, balconies, or Terrace gardens

🌸 Clarkia Elegans Growing Season in India

Clarkia Elegans prefers a dry climate and cool weather and does not perform well in high humidity. It is cold-resistant, making it suitable for sowing in cooler months.

✅ Best sowing time in India:

• Hot areas: Fall to Winter (September–January)
  
• Cold areas: Spring to Summer (February–May)
  
• Some gardeners also sow Clarkia at the start of the rainy season, but good drainage is essential.
  

🌱 How to Grow Clarkia Elegans from Seeds

Clarkia can be grown in pots or garden beds using either:

✅ Direct sowing or ✅ Seedling transplant method

🌡️ Sow seeds when the soil temperature is between 18°C to 21°C for best germination.

🪴 For pot planting, choose a pot or grow bag that is at least 22–35 cm wide and deep.

🌿 Clarkia Elegans Double Mix Seeds Sowing Method

1. Take a seedling tray or small pot and fill it with a light potting mix.
   
2. Spread the seeds evenly on the surface.
   
3. Cover seeds with a very thin layer of potting mix.
   

⚠️ Clarkia seeds are very small and need light to germinate, so do not cover deeply.

1. Place the tray in a bright sunny area.
   
2. Keep the soil moist until germination.
   

⏳ Germination Time: 5–10 days

Transplanting

Once seedlings develop their first true leaves, transplant them into a larger pot.

📏 Maintain a spacing of 8–15 cm between seedlings for healthy growth.

✅ While transplanting:

• Use a large pot
  
• Add compost or organic fertilizer to the soil
  
• Transplant carefully without damaging roots
  
• Keep soil moist and place the pot in bright light
  

📌 If seedlings are raised indoors, harden them by keeping them outside for a few hours daily for 5–7 days before transplanting.

🌿 Best Fertilizer for Clarkia Flower

Clarkia does not need heavy feeding.

⚠️ Avoid high nitrogen fertilizer, as it promotes leaf growth instead of flowers.

✅ For healthy growth, add:

• Vermicompost
  
• Cow manure
  (Apply lightly during the growing season)

🌼 Clarkia Elegans Care Tips

✅ Soil: Sandy, well-drained, slightly infertile soil is best

✅ Water: Moderate watering

• Water daily until plants establish
  
• Then keep soil slightly moist
  
  ✅ Sunlight: 6–8 hours of sunlight daily
  
• In warm, dry areas, partial shade is also suitable
  
  ✅ Temperature:
  
• Best day temperature: 16–21°C
  
• Best night temperature: around 10°C
  
  ✅ Pests: Aphids, mites, Japanese beetles
  
  👉 Use neem oil spray if needed
  
  ✅ Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial leaf spot
  
  👉 Remove infected leaves and improve airflow

🌸 Clarkia Elegans Bloom Time

Clarkia is a fast-blooming plant. It flowers mainly in:

🌼 Summer and Fall

and in some regions, even winter.

✅ Flowers can be:

• Cut for bouquets 💐
  
• Used for home decoration
  
• Left on the plant to keep your garden colorful and attractive 🌸✨