Id-Code: CA 438
Family: Asteraceae, Compositae
Origin: Hybrid
Special Features: Pure white blossoms and healthy foliage. Vigorous grower. Related with the award winning cultivar 'Becky'
History: Introduced by Jelitto in 2005
Colour: White with yellow centers
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-7
Growth Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Disease resistant leaves
Height with Flowers: 80 cm (32'')
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm (18'')
Soil Requirements: Any well-drained garden soils; 5.8 - 7.2 pH
Location: Full Sun
Use: Plant as a single specimen or in large drifts with Echinacea 'Rubinstern', Helenium 'Tip Top' and Sedum telephium 'Emperor's Waves'
Specialities: Easy from seed. Good cut flower

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,952
Seeds per Gram: 1050
Seeding Recommendation: 3 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]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Date: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Cut back 1-2 times; once at transplanting; once again 4 weeks later to keep more compact

Growing On:
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: 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)