• Beautiful Blooms for Cut Flowers and Floral decor. Belles fleurs pour les fleurs coupées et le décor Floral.
  • Crimson Clover is popular for nitrogen fixation in soil Le trèfle pourpre est populaire pour la fixation de l’azote dans le sol
  • This can produce beautiful, crimson-colored blooms. Cela peut produire de belles fleurs de couleur cramoisie.
  • Additional color to your gardens and fields. De la couleur supplémentaire à vos jardins et champs.
  • Bright purplish-red color that can be seen miles away Couleur rouge violacé vif que l’on peut voir à des kilomètres à la ronde
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Crimson Clover Flower Seeds

Crimson Clover Flower Seeds

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In vibrant red blooms, this beloved annual clover adds a burst of color to pastures and meadows while offering valuable forage for grazing animals and a nectar source for bees and other pollinators.

Originating from the Mediterranean region and central Europe, this plant is a rich source of forage for grazing animals, with its genus name "Trifolium" referring to its distinctive three leaflets. The species name "incarnatum" denotes its "blood red" blooms.

Crimson Clover, distinct from Red Clover, is an enchanting annual clover with large, elongated flowers that enhance mass plantings or pair beautifully with other flowers. This nitrogen-fixing plant grows rapidly without dominating the garden, and its flowers can be dried for a refreshing tea. Its scientific name is Trifolium incarnatum.

Multipurpose Plant - Crimson clover serves as an effective cover crop for gardens and raised beds, aiding in soil erosion prevention and soil enhancement. It is highly valued for silage, forage, and as a food source for pollinators and wildlife.

Eye-catching Beauty - With its rapid establishment and vibrant blooms, crimson clover creates a stunning display in mass plantings while complementing other flowers without overshadowing them.

How To Grow

Sowing: Plant the Trifolium Incarnatum seeds directly into the soil surface in late fall, ensuring they are lightly covered, and the soil is firmly compacted. It's crucial to maintain consistent moisture for successful germination.

Growing: Provide regular watering to seedlings until they establish themselves, while also managing weed growth. Optimal soil drainage is essential for this plant's well-being, as it doesn't tolerate excessive moisture or drought but can adapt to poor soil conditions. In favorable environments, mature plants may spread rapidly. This plant is attractive to bees.

Germination: 7-21 days
Soil Temperature: 18-21 degrees Celsius
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Planting Depth: 0.63cm

Sow the seeds in late summer or early fall for blooms in late spring after the winter dormancy period. Spring sowing is also possible, but flowering may be hindered by summer heat. Ensure even watering throughout the growing season.

Harvesting

Harvesting: These flowers are not suitable for cutting and are best appreciated while still in the garden.

Seed Saving

Seed Saving: As the season comes to a close, wait for the blooms to turn brown and dry. Then, carefully collect them and spread them out in a shaded area to ensure thorough drying. Once dry, gently crush the pods to release the Trifolium Incarnatum seeds. Store the cleaned seeds in a cool, dry location. After the flowers have completely dried, remove the seed pods from the stems. Let the seeds dry for an additional 2-3 days before transferring them to a dry, airtight container. Remember to label the container and store the seeds for up to 4 years.

Extra Facts

Crimson Clover Flower Seeds
Latin Name: Trifolium incarnatum
Species Origin: Mediterranean region and central Europe
Type: Annual
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 3-10
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 76.2cm
Color: Red
Blooming Season: Spring to Early Summer
Uses: Forage, cover crop, nitrogen fixation

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