Id-Code: CA 101
Family: Campanulaceae
Origin: European Mountains
Special Features: Very compact form with dark blue flowers ideally suitable for pot production.
Distinction: 14 weeks to flower from seed.
History: 'Bavaria Blue' and its white counterpart were introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1994.
Colour: Dark blue
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-9
Growth Habit: Low mound
Foliage: Diminutive, shiny green leaves.
Height with Flower: 10 cm (4'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained, gritty soils, pH 5.5 - 6.5
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in the rock garden or in outdoor planters. Combine with Hypericum coris, Scabiosa columbaria nana and Scutellaria alpina 'Arcobaleno'
Specialities: Great pot plant for season-long interest.
Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,05
Seeds per Gram: 20000
Seeding Recommendation: 0,25g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 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). Do not cover the seeds, 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:
Growing On:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 4 - 8 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 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)
