Id-Code: AA 056
Family: Asteraceae, Compositae
Origin: Kamtschatka peninsula in Eastern Russia
Special Features: Outstanding combination of foliage and flowers
History: Introduced by JELITTO STAUDENSAMEN GMBH in 1999
Colour: Clusters of soft pink blossoms with yellow stamens
Natural Flowering Period: June - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4-8
Growth Habit: Clumping
Foliage: Very unique, leathery, bright green, cut-leaf foliage
Height with Flower: 60 cm (24'')
Spacing between Plants: 60 cm (24'')
Soil Requirement: Well drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full Sun
Use: Plant together with Eryngium 'Blaukappe' (Blue Cap), Pardancanda 'Dazzler' and Polemonium 'Heavenly Habit'
Specialities: Excellent border plant and cut flower
Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,345
Seeds per Gram: 2900
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2-3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C (68°F). Seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
Scheduling:
Growing On:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Cut back 1-2 times; once at transplanting; once again 4 weeks later to keep more compact
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: Some flowering will occur the first year without vernalization, but improved flowering will occur the 2nd year; and 3-10 weeks of cool temperatures might benefit fuller flowering in the first year.
Forcing: Provide 16 hours of continuous lighting. During the short days of winter, provide a night interruption lighting of 4 hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. 6-8 weeks to flower.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)
