Godetia Monarch
Godetia grandiflora
These brilliant blooms come in a range of pinks, reds, and violet. Tropical esque flowers bloom on a mounded plant that does well in garden beds, and container plantings. This particular Godetia has longer stems making it ideal for use in cut flower arrangements.
Plant Height: 24”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: moist, well-draining soil, pH 6.6-7.3
USDA Zones: 3-7 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 21-28 days at 70F
Seeding Depth: 1/8” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Early-Season Seeding: Starting seed indoors is not recommended but can be done 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the last frost date or when soil temperature is above 70F.
Late-Season Seeding: Direct seed outdoors at least 10 weeks before the first frost in fall.
Growing Tips: Below tray watering is recommended for these shallow sown seeds to prevent disturbance. Seeds can be sown in 2-3 successions to lengthen the time they flower in the garden. Pinch plants when they are about 6” tall for a bushier plant and more flowers. Remove flowers before they set seed to lengthen the blooming time. High nitrogen fertilizer will promote leaf rather than flower growth.
Cut Flower: Harvest when the first few flowers have opened on the stem. Expect a vase-life of 7 days with flowers opening up at different times along the stem.
Godetia grandiflora
These brilliant blooms come in a range of pinks, reds, and violet. Tropical esque flowers bloom on a mounded plant that does well in garden beds, and container plantings. This particular Godetia has longer stems making it ideal for use in cut flower arrangements.
Plant Height: 24”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: moist, well-draining soil, pH 6.6-7.3
USDA Zones: 3-7 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 21-28 days at 70F
Seeding Depth: 1/8” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Early-Season Seeding: Starting seed indoors is not recommended but can be done 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the last frost date or when soil temperature is above 70F.
Late-Season Seeding: Direct seed outdoors at least 10 weeks before the first frost in fall.
Growing Tips: Below tray watering is recommended for these shallow sown seeds to prevent disturbance. Seeds can be sown in 2-3 successions to lengthen the time they flower in the garden. Pinch plants when they are about 6” tall for a bushier plant and more flowers. Remove flowers before they set seed to lengthen the blooming time. High nitrogen fertilizer will promote leaf rather than flower growth.
Cut Flower: Harvest when the first few flowers have opened on the stem. Expect a vase-life of 7 days with flowers opening up at different times along the stem.
Godetia grandiflora
These brilliant blooms come in a range of pinks, reds, and violet. Tropical esque flowers bloom on a mounded plant that does well in garden beds, and container plantings. This particular Godetia has longer stems making it ideal for use in cut flower arrangements.
Plant Height: 24”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: moist, well-draining soil, pH 6.6-7.3
USDA Zones: 3-7 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 21-28 days at 70F
Seeding Depth: 1/8” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Early-Season Seeding: Starting seed indoors is not recommended but can be done 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the last frost date or when soil temperature is above 70F.
Late-Season Seeding: Direct seed outdoors at least 10 weeks before the first frost in fall.
Growing Tips: Below tray watering is recommended for these shallow sown seeds to prevent disturbance. Seeds can be sown in 2-3 successions to lengthen the time they flower in the garden. Pinch plants when they are about 6” tall for a bushier plant and more flowers. Remove flowers before they set seed to lengthen the blooming time. High nitrogen fertilizer will promote leaf rather than flower growth.
Cut Flower: Harvest when the first few flowers have opened on the stem. Expect a vase-life of 7 days with flowers opening up at different times along the stem.