Id-Code: CA 085
Family: Campanulaceae
Origin: Carpathian Mountains
Special Features: Very compact growing seed strain; flowers twelve weeks after sowing
Colour: Medium blue
Natural Flowering Period: July - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-7
Growth Habit: Very compact, strong tufts
Foliage: Glossy green, heart-shaped leaves
Height with Flower: 20 cm (8'')
Spacing between Plants: 25 cm (10'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: Excellent in container gardens, the rock garden or the front of the border. Plant together with Pardancanda 'Dazzler', Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineusand Scutellaria 'Arcobaleno'
Specialities: Outstanding seed strain for plug production and container sales. Also available in white

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,083
Seeds per Gram: 12000
Seeding Recommendation: 0,25 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3 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]. Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs. The germination might be slower and more irregular. This poses no problems.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Date: 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

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: 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)