Godetia Grandiflora Azalea-Flowered Dwarf Double

Grow a Spectrum of Azalea-Like Blooms with Godetia Grandiflora Dwarf Double Mix Seeds

From Chiltern Seeds, our Godetia Grandiflora Azalea-Flowered Dwarf Double Mix brings you a delightful assortment of colors ranging from pure white and soft pink to vibrant crimson and deep dark red. These very popular and easy-to-grow hardy annuals reach a charming dwarf height of approximately 1½ft (40cm). Not only are they a splendid addition to garden borders, providing weeks of continuous blooms and excellent cut flowers, but they also make charming pot plants for spring or summer flowering in a cool greenhouse.

A Colorful Mix of Double, Azalea-Like Flowers

This Godetia mix showcases beautiful double flowers that resemble miniature azaleas, adding a touch of elegance and fullness to your garden. The wide range of colors within the mix ensures a vibrant and eye-catching display, perfect for creating a colorful carpet in borders or adding a splash of hues to containers.

Easy to Grow Hardy Annual for Versatile Use

Godetia is renowned for its ease of cultivation, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. These hardy annuals are long-lasting, providing blooms for ten weeks or more. Their sturdy stems make them excellent for cutting and bringing indoors, while their compact size also makes them well-suited for growing in pots and containers, especially for cool greenhouse displays.

Specific Germination Instructions with Temperature Fluctuations

Germination: Sow indoors. Surface sow the seeds onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Cover with a fine layer of vermiculite to help retain moisture and provide some darkness. Keep the compost moist but not waterlogged. Maintain an ideal temperature range of 15-18°C (59-64°F) during the day, allowing it to drop to a cooler 10°C (50°F) at night. This fluctuation in temperature is beneficial for germination, which typically takes 22-38 days. Once seedlings have developed 7-8 true leaves, thin them out to a spacing of 30cm (12 inches) if transplanting to the garden.

Growing and Cultivation Tips

Godetia prefers a light, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun. Water thoroughly until the plants are established, after which they become quite drought-tolerant and thrive on very little water. These plants generally require minimal attention. To prolong the flowering window, deadhead spent blooms regularly. If you wish to collect seeds for the following year, allow some flower heads to mature and go to seed. Properly cleaned and stored seeds can be sown the following season.

• Common Names: Clarkia, Farewell to Spring
• Flower Color: Mixture of white, pink, crimson, and dark red
• Flower Type: Double, resembling azaleas
• Plant Height: Approximately 40cm (1½ft)
• Sowing: Indoors, surface sow, cover with fine vermiculite
• Germination Time: 22-38 days
• Soil Preference: Light, well-drained
• Light Preference: Full sun
• Watering: Water well until established, then little water is needed
• Deadheading: To prolong flowering