Enhance your garden or pasture with the beauty and benefits of Crimson Red Clover, perfect for adding vibrant color while improving soil health!
Crimson Red Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) is a stunning and versatile annual legume, widely valued for its brilliant crimson-red blooms and its ability to improve soil health. This hardy plant is often used as a cover crop, forage crop, and ornamental flower in gardens, pastures, and meadows. Not only does Crimson Red Clover add vibrant color to your landscape, but it also supports pollinators and enhances soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.
Specifications for Crimson Red Clover Seeds:
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Bloom Color: Crimson red
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Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, adaptable to various soils
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Watering: Consistent moisture until established; drought-tolerant afterward
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Germination Time: 7-14 days
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Maintenance: Low maintenance, with periodic mowing
Growing Instructions:
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Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer. Prepare the soil by loosening it and scattering the seeds evenly. Lightly rake to cover the seeds, as they need light to germinate.
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Light Requirements: Crimson Red Clover thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Ensure it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal growth.
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist until seeds germinate. Once established, the plant is moderately drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
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Soil: Plant in well-draining soil with moderate fertility. Crimson Red Clover is adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
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Germination: Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days under optimal conditions.
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Maintenance: Low maintenance. Mow periodically to encourage new growth and extend the blooming period. Allow some flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding.
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