Id-Code: AA 544
Family: Papilionaceae, Leguminosae
Origin: N. Africa, Europe and W. Asia
History: Cultivated as a medicinal plant in Europe since the 16th century
Colour: Orange-red
Natural Flowering Period: May - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-9
Growth Habit: Low and spreading
Foliage: Bluish-green, obovate-lanceolate
Height with Flower: 15 cm (6'')
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm (16'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained, gravelly, slightly alkaline soils, pH 6.5 - 7.5
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in the front of the border, rock garden or containers with Gypsophila cerastioides, Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Zwerg' and Saponaria ocymoides 'Snow Tip'
Specialities: Great for dry sites
Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED® (AG 544)
Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 2,439
Seeds per Gram: 410
Seeding Recommendation: 10 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3-4 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128
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.
Scheduling:
Growing On:
Best Sowing Dates: 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
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: Light (100-150 ppm)
