Id-Code: CA 038
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: USA
Special features: Drought tolerant, low-growing with carmine-rose, cup-shaped blossoms
Distinction: 1999 Plant Select® for the Rocky Mountains and Plains States (USA)
Colour: Bright carmine-rose
Natural Flowering Period: July - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4-9
Growth Habit: Low growing
Foliage: Lobed or palmate leaves
Height with Flower: 20 cm (8'')
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm (18'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils; tolerant of dry situations, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Location: Full sun to partial shade
Use: Plant together with other drought tolerant species like Euphorbia characias var. wulfenii, Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. incana and Penstemon barbatus 'Rondo'
Specialities: Great for the rock garden or tough, dry sites.
Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED® (CG 038)
Cultural Tips: Scheduling:
Growing On:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 5,882
Seeds per Gram: 170
Seeding Recommendation: 10 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3-4 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): open flats
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.
Best Sowing Date: November - March
Sowing to Germination: 8 - 10 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary
Container Size(s): 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: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Light (100-150 ppm)
