Clarkia unguiculata Apple Blossom

Clarkia Apple Blossom (Latin name: Clarkia unguiculata Apple Blossom) is an annual plant with a tall habit (1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) in height) whose long stems bear dark green lanceolate leaves. The stems have a pyramidal habit and bloom for four weeks in summer. To fully enjoy the flowering from June to September, it must be sown in staggered intervals from March to June.

Native to rocky soils in California, Clarkia is not demanding and tolerates poor, slightly acidic and dry soil. Overly rich soil would cause it to produce more foliage rather than flowers. However, it prefers sunny locations where it will give its best flowering display.

Although its primary purpose is mass planting, the elegant flowering of the Clarkia, which earned it the name Clarkia elegans in Latin, allows you to create beautiful summer bouquets.

Its double flowers, in the shape of a wide funnel, with crumpled pink petals, appear so delicate that they are called "satin flowers".

Clarkia unguiculata Apple Blossom should not be confused with its cousin, Clarkia amoena, commonly known as Farewell to Spring.

An ecological gesture: throughout summer, the nectar-rich flowers of Clarkias attract pollinating insects to your garden. A good way to improve the ecosystem of your garden and vegetable patch.