Id-Code: AA 448
Family: Ranunculaceae
Origin: Hybrid origin between the American A. multifida and the European A. sylvestris
Special features: Attractive foliage and flowers
Colour: Carmine red
Natural Flowering Period: May - June
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z2-9
Growth Habit: Upright
Foliage: Palmately divided leaves
Height with Flower: 30 cm (12'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun to partial shade in warmer climates
Use: Plant together in the border with Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese', Aquilegia 'Ruby Port' and Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus
Specialities:Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® (AG 448)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 1
Seeds per Gram: 1000
Seeding Recommendation: 3 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128, 288
Germination: These perennial seeds germinate very irregularly over a long period. Lower temperatues of less than +5°C (41°F) are very effective. Seed trays should not be discarded prematurely. Constant moisture must be maintained. Do not leave in direct sunlight.

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: 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: 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: 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)