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Globe Gilia (Queen Anne’s Thimble) Flowers

Name: Globe Gilia (Queen Anne’s Thimble) Flowers
Brand: SeedsNow-Flowers
SKU: D3134
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

The Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata) is an easy-care drought-tolerant annual. Produces globe-shaped 1"-2" blue-hued flowers on thin stems with lacy foliage that grow 2' to 3' tall. Also called Queen Anne’s Thimble for its resemblance to a pincushion.

Life cycle: Annual
Bloom season: Spring, summer
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other pollinators
Flower meaning: Affection, beauty, desire, hope, inspiration, love

SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Gilia capitata
Hardiness zones: 3-10
Planting season: Spring, fall
Days to maturity: 60 days
Cold stratify: Yes
Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
Spacing between plants: 6"-8" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 14-21 days
Germination soil temps: 70F-75F
Soil types: Sandy, loamy, rocky, dry, well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Water needs: Low - do not overwater
Sun needs: Full sun
Frost tolerant: No
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes

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