Id-Code: AA 444
Family: Ranunculaceae
Origin: Central China
Special Features: Pretty, white to rosy pink flowers from late summer through fall
Colour: Pale pink, almost white to medium rosy pink
Natural Flowering Period: August - October
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-7
Growth Habit: Upright bushy
Foliage: Deep green, lobed, crinkled leaves
Height with Flower: 70 cm (28'')
Spacing between Plants: 60 cm (24'')
Soil Requirement: Average garden soils, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Location: Full sun to partial shade, especially in warmer climates
Use: Plant in the border together with Solidago canadensis 'Golden Baby', Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida, and Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'
Specialities: Use the cut flower in fall bouquets
Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® (AG 444)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,313
Seeds per Gram: 3200
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128, 288
Germination: These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3-4 weeks a cooling period of 2-4 weeks is recommended. See also cold germinator

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Date: November-March
Sowing to Germination: 4 - 8 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 10 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''); 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: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)