Id-Code: GA 222
Family: Geraniaceae
Origin: Europe and W. Asia
Special Features: The most widely adapted of all of the hardy geranium species
Colour: Purple-red
Natural Flowering Period: May - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-8
Growth Habit: Low-growing mats
Foliage: Lobed leaves, somearial,helvetica with beautiful, red fall color
Height with Flower: 35 cm (14'')
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm (16'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun or partial shade
Use: Great for the rock garden, or the front of the border. Plant together with Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese', Euphorbia polychroma and Iris sibirica
Specialities: Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® (GG 222)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 10
Seeds per Gram: 100
Seeding Recommendation: 20 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72s or open flats
Germination: These perennial seeds germinate very irregularly over a long period. Lower temperatues of less than +5°C (41°F) are very effective. Seed trays should not be discarded prematurely. 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: Cut-back once to keep more compact

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 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)