Id-Code: CA 190
Family: Campanulaceae
Origin: Dalmatia
Special Features: One of the most pupular of the alpine campanulas. Vigorous and widely adaptable to dry situations, and even to partial shade.
Distinction: Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from The Royal Horticultural Society
Colour: Dozens of small, bell-shaped, deep-blue flowers cover the foliage
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4-8
Growth Habit: Mat-forming
Foliage: Glossy green heart-shaped leaves with toothed edges
Height with Flower: 20 cm (8'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12")
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun or partial shade
Use: Plant together with Eryngium variifolium, Platycodon 'Zwerg' (Pygmy) and Scabiosa columbaria 'Nana'
Specialities: Wonderful for rock gardens and walls; great for containers.
Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® (CG 190)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,083
Seeds per Gram: 12000
Seeding Recommendation: 0,5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 6 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128, 288
Germination: These are very tiny seeds which should be mixed with finest sand or talcum for an even sowing. Do not cover with compost, only press them in gently. Irrigate from the bottom or with a hand-sprayer, so that the seeds will not be washed away. The seeds germinate very irregularly over a long period. Lower temperatures of less than +5°C (41°F) are very effective. Seed trays should not be discarded permaturely. Constant moisture must be maintained. Do not leave in direct sunlight.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Date: November - March
Sowing to Germination: 4 - 8 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 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: 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: 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)