Id-Code: DA 132
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Origin: Amur River area, Siberia
Special Features: A very hardy species notable for flowering later than other species
Colour: Pink to reddish-violet single flowers
Natural Flowering Period: July - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-7
Growth Habit: Sprawling mats
Foliage: Narrow, linear green leaves
Height with Flower: 30 cm (12'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 6.2 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Use: Great for edging along pathways, or for rock gardens. Plant together with Campanula carpatica 'White Uniform', Eryngium variifolium and Platycodon 'Zwerg' (Dwarf)
Specialities: Easily grown from seed. Well-suited for poor, but well-drained soils
Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,526
Seeds per Gram: 1900
Seeding Recommendation: 3 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 5-6 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128, 288
Germination: Rapidly germinating (2 to 3 weeks), 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:
Growing On:
Best Sowing Dates: 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 once to keep more compact
Container Size(s): 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: Light (100-150 ppm)
