Id-Code: AA 515
Family: Asteraceae, Compositae
Origin: Pyrenees to the E. Carpathians and N. Greece
Special Features: Low-growing cushions of finely-cut leaves and a profusion of long-blooming, snow-white flowers
History: Anthemis is the Greek name for chamomile (Anthemis nobilis). Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1990
Colour: Pure white
Natural Flowering Period: May - July
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-8
Growth Habit: Low-growing mats
Foliage: Hairy, grey deeply-cut leaves
Height with Flower: 15 cm (6'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirement: Lime-free, well-drained soils, pH 5.5 - 6.5
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in the rock garden, containers or the front of the border together with Campanula portenschlagiana, Eryngium variifolium, and Viola 'Freckles'
Specialities: Very easy to grow from seed
Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,417
Seeds per Gram: 2400
Seeding Recommendation: 2g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 4-5 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). The 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 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 10 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: Some flowering will occur the first year without vernalization, but improved flowering will occur the 2nd year; and 3-10 weeks of cool temperatures might benefit fuller 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)
