Clarkia rubicunda 'Shamini'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'

planting zones

1-11

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Clarkia rubicunda 'Shamini' plant details

Clarkia rubicunda 'Shamini' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta, pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clarkia rubicunda 'Shamini'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta, pink and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clarkia rubicunda 'Shamini'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clarkia rubicunda is the last Clarkia to go into bloom in my garden & it keeps blooming all through Summer without any additional water. The ‘Shamini’ selection (probably a hybrid) blooms longer & later than the species & often lasts into September. It also has a unique upright habit that can reach up to 5’, but normally stays about 3’ tall & wide. The 2.5-3” flowers are single to semi-double & intense carmine red with a lighter edge. In the garden it makes a stunning combination with Clarkia ‘Aurora’ & Nigella hispanica. In the vase it is a great long-stemmed & long-lasting flower. And, like all of our Clarkias, they’ll drop their seeds, sprout with the rains and flower again each year without you having to water! Fine in average to poor well-drained soil but spectacular with a bit of compost added.