Marketing Name: Peek-A-Boo

Id-Code: AA 077
Family: Asteraceae, Compositae
Origin: Brazil
Special Features: Charming, round, gold and red flowering globes
History: Flowers and leaves contain, Spilanthol, an analgesic used medicinally for numbing toothaches
Colour: Gold and Red
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z9-10
Growth Habit: Arching
Foliage: Dark green, heart-shaped leaves
Height with Flowers: 25 cm (10'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils, pH 5.5 - 6.5
Location: Full Sun
Use: Exotic looking annual for the front of the border or containers, planted with Basil (Ocimum) 'Red Rubin', Kniphofia 'Fire Dance' and Carex testacea
Specialities: Easy-to-grow annual; perennial in warmer climates

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 0,278
Seeds per Gram: 3600
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3-4 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128, 288
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs. The germination might be slower and more irregular. This poses no problems.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: ? weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: ? weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Cut-back once to keep more compact

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2'')
Vernalization: No vernalization required for 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)