Id-Code: AA 348
Family: Brassicaceae, Cruciferae
Origin: Southwest Europe and North Africa
Special Features: Low growing carpets of silver-grey leaves and light yellow blossoms
Colour: Light yellow
Natural Flowering Period: June
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4-7
Growth Habit: Mat-forming
Foliage: Carpets of tiny silver-grey leaves
Height with Flower: 6 cm (2,5'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 6.2 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in containers, the rock garden or the edge of rock walls together with Anthyllis vulneriana var. coccinea, Antirrhinum sempervirens and Delosperma cooperi
Specialities: A little-known species that would be a good candidate for container production

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,667
Seeds per Gram: 1500
Seeding Recommendation: 5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2 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]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Date: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2''); 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: Light (100-150 ppm)