Id-Code: HA 212
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Garden Origin
Special Features: Winter hardy selection with an exceptional color display of saucer-shaped blossoms up to 25 cm (10'') in diameter
History: Selected from Gilberg Farms. Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2001
Colour: Combination of colors of pink and white with red centers; plus pure colors of white, light pink, rose, dark rose, and light red to red
Natural Flowering Period: June - October
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-9
Growth Habit: Stout and upright
Foliage: Variety of different leaf types reflecting the influence of its genetic lines and thus resembling H. moscheutos, H. coccineus and others
Height with Flower: 120 cm (48'') and occasionally taller
Spacing between Plants: 90 cm (36'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils that do not dry out too much, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: Outstanding as a specimen in pots or in the garden. Spectacular in large groupings of twelve or more. Interplant with the earlier flowering Baptisia australis and the Bronze fennel, Foeniculum vulgare 'Rubrum'
Specialities: Will flower the first year if planted early enough ij the year but prefers two years to fully mature.
Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® (HG 212)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 12,5
Seeds per Gram: 80
Seeding Recommendation: 30 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2-3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72 or 128
Germination: To obtain best germination results, seeds need temperatures of +22°C [72°F] or more. Moderate, but constant humidity is very important.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 3 - 8 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''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
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: High (200-250 ppm)