Farewell to Spring Godetia

Farewell to Spring Godetia is a captivating annual that fills gardens with a breathtaking array of pink, lavender, and white blooms, offering a delightful farewell to the season as summer approaches. This elegant wildflower is known for its satin-like petals that shimmer in the sunlight, creating a dreamy and romantic atmosphere in flower beds, borders, and containers. Its compact growth and profuse flowering make it an excellent choice for both small spaces and large garden displays. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, Farewell to Spring is perfect for gardeners looking for low-maintenance beauty that thrives in poor soils. The blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, adding life and movement to your outdoor space. Ideal as a cut flower, it brightens indoor arrangements with its delicate charm and long-lasting blooms. Whether you’re creating a cottage garden, enhancing a pollinator-friendly area, or simply looking for a pop of color to celebrate the changing seasons, Farewell to Spring Godetia delivers beauty and joy.

Also Known As: Clarkia, Satin Flower, Godetia Amoena, Farewell-To-Spring, Mountain Garland, Atlasflower, Summer's Darling, Silk Flower, Sunset Flower, and Satin Godetia.

Plant Name:	Godetia, Farewell to Spring
Latin Name:	Clarkia amoena
Days to Germinate:	7-14
Days to Bloom:	90
Plant Height:	18 - 30 inches
Spread:	12 - 18 Inches
Bloom Diameter:	2 - 3 Inches
Growth Habit:	Bush
USDA Zones:	2-10
Lifespan:	Annual
Brand:	TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination:	Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO:	No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*:	No
Seeds Packed For**:	2025

*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.

Planting Instructions:

Soil Preparation:

Choose an area with heavy, well-draining soil that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade or till the soil 6-8 inches deep. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots. If the soil is heavy or clay-like, mix in some sand or compost to improve drainage. Optionally, form rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 18 inches apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage, ensure good airflow, and make harvesting for cut flowers easier. Lay down 1/2"-3/4" peat moss, sawdust, or potting soil, the soil surface. This layer is beneficial for flower seeds because it can the improve the germination environment and prevent soil crusting.

Planting:

Starting Indoors: For earlier blooms, you may optionally start planting indoors in containers 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in Spring, keeping seedlings at least 60F. Harden off then transplant seedlings outdoors in a sunny location when temperatures are consistently above 60F. To transplant seedlings, prepare a transplant hole outdoors in a sunny location. Remove the plants carefully from the pots or flats and set them in the transplant holes, burying some of the stem in the ground. Pack the soil loosely around the plant and leave a slightly sunken area around each plant to hold water. Water the plants after transplanting.

Directly Sowing: If directly sowing outdoors, sow as early as 6-8 weeks before the last frost in Spring. Or, plant after all danger of frost has passed in spring and soil temperatures reach at least 60F. Fall planting is not recommended unless planting outdoors in environments with mild, frost-free winters for a head start in the following spring, or planting indoors with supplemental grow lights.

To plant, make holes 1/8 inch deep and spaced 8-12 inches apart down the rows of raised beds. Plant 2-3 seeds per hole, then cover thinly with soil. In small plots, flower seeds may be scattered and gently watered in. Once seedlings emerge, plants can separated and spaced 8-12 inches apart to allow room for mature plants to spread and prevent overcrowding. Water after planting.

Planting Depth:	1/8 inch
Within-Row Spacing:	8-12 inches
Between-Row Spacing:	18-24 inches

Care During the Season:

Once established, Godetia is drought-tolerant and require minimal care. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, watering deeply when the top inch feels dry, and use mulch to retain moisture. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering, but leave a few flowers if you want them to self-seed. Tall varieties may need staking for support, especially in windy areas. Fertilize sparingly with a low-nitrogen fertilizer early in the season to promote balanced growth. Once the plants finish blooming, you can cut them back or allow them to reseed naturally.