Id-Code: HG 181 - JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^®
Family: Saxifragaceae
Origin: Eastern USA
Special Features: Handsome, silver mottled foliage
History: Name recognizes discoverer, nurseryman, Dale Hendricks of Landenderg, Pennsylvania
Colour: Cream-colored
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-9
Growth Habit: Low-growing clumps
Foliage: Rounded, lobed leaves
Height with Flowers: 60 cm (24'')
Spacing between Plants: 35 cm (15'')
Soil Requirements: Evenly moist soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun in cooler climates to partial shade
Use: Handsome foliage lends itself to combinations with Helleborus orientalis 'Lady Series', Geranium macrorhizzum 'Purple-Red' and Bergenia cordifolia 'Winterglut'
Specialities: Well-suited for rock gardens, walls and containers.
Also available as normal seeds (HA 181)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,067
Seeds per Gram: 15000
Seeding Recommendation: 0,25 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3-4 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128 or 288
Germination: JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® germinate after 3 - 4 weeks, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C (68°F). Do not cover the seeds but tightly press into the earth. After germination, the seedlings must be kept cool (+5 to 10°C) (41 to 50°F) in the months with less daylight hours, but must not be exposed to frost. At this time, it is of great benefit if the seedlings can receive at least 12 hours of light per day.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 3 - 4 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 10 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: Light (100-150 ppm)