Clarkia unguiculata 'Albatross'

Also Known As

Clarkia elegans 'Albatross'
Albatross Clarkia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"

planting zones

1-12

Clarkia unguiculata 'Albatross' plant details

Clarkia unguiculata 'Albatross' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clarkia unguiculata 'Albatross'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, heirloom, rare, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clarkia unguiculata 'Albatross'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We are excited to finally find this pristine white doubled clarkia, missing from catalogs for decades since its 1936 listing-one of 17 separate varieties available at the time! A good companion to cornflowers and love in a mist in cool spring to summer gardens, it is a wonderful cut flower. Grows best in regular to fertile very well-drained soils, does not do well in hot humid climates with lots of rain.