Id-Code: GA 055
Family: Onagraceae
Origin: The wild species is native to Louisiana and Texas (USA)
Special Features: Hardier, more robust selection with hundereds of blooms over a long season
History: 2008 Jelitto Introduction. Breeding began from a sterile plant selected by Christian Kress of Sarastro Nursery in Austria
Colour: Pink buds open to pure white
Natural Flowering Period: July - October
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-9
Growth Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Oblong leaves
Height with Flowers: 120 (48'')
Spacing between Plants: 75 cm (30'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils, pH 5.5 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in the border with Echinacea 'Hula Dancer', Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum' and Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty'
Specialities: Cut flower candiate, good for honey bees and first year flowering

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 16,667
Seeds per Gram: 60
Seeding Recommendation: 30 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2-3 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. The germination might be slower and more irregular. This poses no problems.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 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 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: No cold vernalization necessary
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)