50+ Red Godetia Grandiflora Flower Seeds-Farewell to Spring Flower-Red Azaelaflora Meteor- Quick Blooming Sweet Red Annual-B433
Description:
Godetia Meteor is a stunning tall variety reaching 18 inches tall with distinctively dark crimson double flowers, and it's so easy to grow from Godetia seeds each spring! Also known as Farewell-to-Spring and Satin Flower, Godetia Grandiflora looks like a picture in annual borders, adding height and color. As an added benefit, Farewell to Spring flowers are excellent for cutting and look lovely in floral arrangements indoors. Godetia plants are easily grown from flower seeds, and they bloom quickly and heavily, usually in just 12 weeks after sowing the seeds.
Godetia is a spring blooming annual flower. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia down to California. Many people consider this easy to grow flower as a wildflower. Godetia plant grows 12" - 30", depending upon variety. The plant grows quickly. It blooms in the spring, in just 30 to 60 days. It produces Azalea-like blooms. The godetia plant received its name in honor of the famous Swiss botanist C. H. Godet who was the first to study and classify godetia. The benefits of this garden plant are its low care requirements and beautiful silky flowers, similar to the flowers of azalea. The godetia flowers have a similarity with clarkia, also belonging to the family Onagraceae Other Names: Farewell to Spring
Growing:
For best results, sow Farewell to Spring seeds directly outdoors into prepared soil after temperatures have warmed up. Sow the flower seeds directly into the ground or into pots. Transplanting it is often unsuccessful. Satin Flower Godetia makes an excellent cut flower.
Temperature: 70 F (21 C)
Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow seed and cover 1/8th inch
Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
Season: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7
Height: 12 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Mix
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.3