Id-Code: AA 369
Family: Asteraceae, Compositae
Origin: Marocco
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1990
Colour: White daisy-like blossoms with a reddish-purple underside, prominent when the flowers close at night, or on rainy days
Natural Flowering Period: April - June
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-9
Growth Habit: Compact rosettes, non or only short side shoots
Foliage: Very handsome, silvery, feathery foliage; a perfect foil for other perennial flowers
Height with Flower: 10 cm (4'')
Spacing between Plants: 38 cm (15'')
Soil Requirement: A well drained, gritty soil is preferred. Avoid winter wetness, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant together with Eryngium variifolium, Helianthemum nummularium mutabile, Lavandula 'Hidcote Superior', and Veronica spicata Nana 'Blauteppich' (Blue Carpet)
Specialities: Easy-to-grow from seed and ideal for window boxes or containers
Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,625
Seeds per Gram: 1600
Seeding Recommendation: 2 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:
Growing On:
Best Sowing Dates: 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
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)
