Pollinator 'Globe Gilia '

Native of western North America. Globe Gilia is sometimes listed as Blue Thimble Flower or Queen Annes Thimble because its ball-shaped inflorescence is composed of fifty to one hundred small blue flowers, each with a bell-shaped, open throat, and delicate anthers that extend slightly beyond the mouth of each. This flower is much loved for its adaptability, growing in full sun to nearly full shade, in a variety of soil types. Drought tolerant, once the plant is established. Attract bees and butterflies.

DETAILS:

QTY: 100

SITE: Part Shade

TYPE: Annual

DEPTH: 1/8"

GERMINATION: 17 - 21 days at 12 - 18°C

HEIGHT: 12-24”

MATURITY: 100-115 Days

SPACING: 6 - 12”

PINCH: Not Necessary


Growing:
Gilia is most successful if direct sown outdoors 2-3 weeks before last frost, or in the autumn in mild climates. Alternately, start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, and harden seedlings off gradually in a cold frame before transplanting.