Id-Code: AA 146
Family: Alliaceae, Liliaceae
Origin: Garden origin
Special Features: Enchanting blue-purple trumpets on sturdy stems. Winter hardy
Colour: Blue-purple
Natural Flowering Period: July - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-10
Growth Habit: Upright clumps
Foliage: Leathery strap-shaped leaves
Height with Flower: 80 cm (32'')
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm (18'')
Soil Requirement: Average well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant together in containers or in the border with Acaena inermis 'Purpurea', Chrysanthemum 'Brightside' and Veronica 'Blue Pyramid'
Specialities: Beautiful cut flower both with its attractive blossoms and decorative seed heads

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 5
Seeds per Gram: 200
Seeding Recommendation: 15 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72s or open flats
Germination: To obtain best germination results, seeds need temperatures of +22°C [72°F] or more. Moderate, but constant humidity is very important.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Date: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 6 - 10 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 8 - 12 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: A prudent recommendation would be to provide 6-12 weeks at an average daily temperature of 40°F (5°C). Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: An obvious place to experiment - following vernalization - would be raising daytime temperatures to 60° - 65°F (15° - 17°C). 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.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)