Id-Code: AG 164 - JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED®
Family: Rosaceae
Origin: Balkan Peninsula, West Carpathians, Caucasus and Northern Iran
Special Features: Lovely bluish-green foliage and endearing, chartreuse flowers
Distinction: Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from The Royal Horticultural Society
Colour: Chartreuse flowers on short, reddish flowering stems
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-8
Growth Habit: Low and clumping
Foliage: Bluish-green, pubescent leaves
Height with Flowers: 20 cm (8'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun to partial shade in hotter climates
Use: Plant together with Achillea sibirica 'Love Parade', Allium cernuum and Campanula punctata f. rubriflora
Specialities: An excellent candidate for container production or use as a groundcover.
Also available as normal seeds (AA 164)
Cultural Tips: Scheduling:
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Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,556
Seeds per Gram: 1800
Seeding Recommendation: 0,5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128
Germination: JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED® germinate after 3 - 4 weeks, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about + 20°C (68°F). Seeds must be covered thinly. After germination, the seedlings must be kept cool (+5 to 10°C) (41 to 50°F) in the months with less daylight hours, but must not be exposed to frost. At this time, it is of great benefit if the seedlings can receive at least 12 hours of light per day.
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 3 - 4 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: 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: Medium (150-200 ppm)
