Id-Code: HA 186
Family: Saxifragaceae
Origin: North America
Special Features: Consistent dark-leaved foliage. A truly reliable seed strain.
History: The result of breeding work undertaken by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEED to improve the already popular 'Palace Purple', which had become plagued with very inconsistent seed strains. Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1996
Distinction: Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from The Royal Horticultural Society and selected as Perennial Plant of the year from the PPA (Perennial Plant Association)
Colour: Blush white flowers
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-9
Growth Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Nearly round, to ovate, with scalloped edges. Metallic bronze-purple.
Height with Flower: 60 cm (24'')
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm (16")
Soil Requirement: Cool, evenly moist soils preferred though any well-drained soil will suffice, pH 5.5 - 6.8
Location: Full sun to partial shade
Use: Plant together with Hellebores (shade), Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus and Alchemilla mollis 'Select'.
Specialities: Outstanding foliage plant; suitable also for floral arrangements.
Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® (HG 186)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,067
Seeds per Gram: 15000
Seeding Recommendation: 0,5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 7-8 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128 or 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 Dates: November - March
Sowing to Germination: 4 - 8 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 6 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not Necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2'')
Vernalization: There is little advantage to vernalization even though a cold period won't do any harm on this or any perennial seed item.
Forcing: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)