Id-Code: CA 116
Family: Campanulaceae
Origin: Both sides of the Adriatic
Special Features: Erect, star-shaped flowers
History: Was first introduced to gardens soon after its discovery on Italy's Mount Gargano in 1827
Distinction: Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from The Royal Horticultural Society
Colour: Blue
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-8
Growth Habit: Low growing
Foliage: Rounded, medium-green basal leaves and the trailing leaves are heart shaped
Height with Flowers: 10 cm (4'')
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm (16'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils, pH 6.2 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Use: Excellent for the rock garden, or sprawling over walls. Can be combined with Sedum 'Silver Stone', Coreopsis 'Elfin Gold' and Callirhoe involucrata
Specialities: Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® (CG 116)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 0,063
Seeds per Gram: 16000
Seeding Recommendation: 0,5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 8 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128, 288
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:
Best Sowing Dates: November - March
Sowing to Germination: 4 - 15 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 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''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: There is no current research on vernalization but a prudent recommendation for any perennial would be 6-12 weeks (a few might need 15 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: An obvious place to experiment - following vernalization - would be raising daytime temperatures to 60° - 65°F (15° - 17°C). 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.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)