Species Pink Fairies
Pink flower with white stigma, pink buds and lime stem, green leaves.

Pink Fairies

Clarkia pulchella

Pink Fairies (Clarkia pulchella) is an annual plant that is native to western North America. It has narrow, deeply lobed leaves and bears clusters of bright pink or rose-colored flowers that grow in fan-shaped bunches. During the blooming season, these flowers attract pollinating insects such as bumblebees and butterflies. The plant is easy to propagate from seed and produces a large number of flowers in a short period of time. Plant Pink Fairies in a sunny area with fast-draining soil for best results. It's a great addition to wildflower gardens and meadows, providing a stunning, eye-catching display of pink.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Pink Fairies need to be watered twice a week. Water until it is moist to 2 inches below the surface. Make sure the soil is not soggy; gently squeeze the soil and if there is any water in it, wait an extra day before watering again. If the soil is extremely dry, then water until it is thoroughly soaked. After each watering, check the soil to make sure it has adequately drained.

sunlight

Pink Fairies (Clarkia pulchella) are native to California and love full sun locations, with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Soil may be sandy or clay, but should be well-drained and amended with organic matter. Pruning should be done in the early spring; remove broken, dead, and/or diseased branch tips. Water plants regularly; plants should not be allowed to dry out between waterings. Deep infrequent watering is preferable to frequent shallow watering. Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer at the start of the growing season. Plant these beauties in an area that allows for proper air circulation to help prevent any fungal issues.

pruning

Clipping and pruning of Pink Fairies (Clarkia pulchella) is best done in early spring once the plant emerges from dormancy for best results. Pruning should be done to remove stems that are not producing any growth and to thin out overly dense areas. It is important not to prune the plant back by more than 1-third to ensure that growth is not stunted. Deadheading of spent flower clusters should also be done to encourage even more blooms.