Id-Code: AA 168
Family: Rosaceae
Origin: Carpathians and Caucasus
Special Features: A special, select seed strain for a more upright habit of this Lady's Mantle species. Beautiful charteuse flowers
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1981
Colour: Hundreds of small, chartreuse-colored flowers create a veil of color
Natural Flowering Period: June
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-8
Growth Habit: Clumping
Foliage: Round, grey-green leaves are neatly scalloped and catch rain drops, or the morning's dew, which appear like glistening beads
Height with Flower: 50 cm (20'')
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm (18'')
Soil Requirement: Any good garden soil, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun or partial shade
Use: An almost perfect plant in combination with a variety of colors. The leaves and flowers can also be used in flower arrangements
Specialities: Outstanding, easy-to-grow border plant.
Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® (AG 168)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,37
Seeds per Gram: 2700
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2-3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128
Germination: The sowing must be kept warm (about +18 to 22°C) (about 64 to 72°F) and moist for the first 2-4 weeks. After this period the sowing must be kept at a cold temperature (between -4 and +4°C) (between 25 and 39°F) for another 4-6 weeks. It is not so important if the temperature is higher or lower during the cooling period, but the cooling period has to be prolonged because the synthesis of the germination inducer, homonlike acid, slows down or comes to a standstill.
It is beneficial to cover the sowing with snow during the cooling period. After this cooling period the sowing may not be immediately exposed to high temperatures. The most effective temperatures are between +5 to 12°C (41 to 54°F), even if germination has started. The best location for this sowing, even in March, April and May, is open field, the cold frame or a cold greenhouse.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Date: November - March
Sowing to Germination: 8 - 10 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 8 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)