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Here is the BEST Time for Pincushion Flower Blooms in California (2023 Guide)

Are you growing pincushion flower in California, but don’t know when they’ll bloom?

Getting your Pincushion Flower to bloom is not as easy as it seems.

Here’s why:

  • Pincushion Flower have a small window when they bloom and still look great.

So if they bloom too early they may die or not last as long. And if they bloom too late they may have small blooms that don’t last long.

Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time for pincushion flower to bloom in California:

  • To Learn More About HOW to Grow Pincushion Flower, Check Out This GUIDE!


When Do Pincushion Flower Bloom in California?

As you may have already guessed, there are two main factors that determine when Pincushion Flower will bloom: where your Pincushion Flower are planted & weather (time).

Bloom Time Depends on Where Your Pincushion Flower Are Planted!!!

When your Pincushion Flower will bloom will depend on exactly where it is planted in your yard or garden

In general, expect the following:

  • If a pincushion flower is planted in an area of your yard that receives full sun it will bloom around the same time every year or up to two weeks early due to warm weather and extra sunlight.
  • If a pincushion flower is planted in an area of your yard that received partial sun it will bloom around the same time every year.
  • If a pincushion flower is planted in an area of your yard that receives shade and is not protected from wind or rain it will bloom anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks later than its average time.

California Last & First Frost Dates

For your reference, I have created this table for average frost dates for most major cities in California. If your city is not listed below you can find its Last & First Frost Dates HERE.

California Frost Dates

Bloom Time Depends on the weather!

In general, pincushion flower will bloom:

  • 90 to 100 days after starting pincushion flower from seed
  • 75 days after planting pincushion flower in your yard

If you want to learn WHEN ANY Flower will bloom in California, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.

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