Godetia grandiflora

Onagraceae

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Also known as Clarkia amoena. Fast-growing annual plant to 60cm high by 30cm wide. Has thin upright stems and the leaves are mid-green and lanceolate. Pink, cup-like, single or double flowers occur in summer.

Uses

Ornamental flower suitable for cottage gardens or as a bedding plant.

Culture

Suitable for full sun in a temperate climate. Prefers moist, well-drained and slightly acidic soil. Overly fertile soil will promote vegetative growth at the expense of flowers. Frost tolerant. Propagate by seed. Susceptible to Botrytis.

Propagation

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Plant Health

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More info

Plant Identification, Landscape Design and Home Garden Expert courses are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort Courses on growing Annual plants are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort

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