Id-Code: LA 465
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Origin: Hybrid origin: L. chalcedonica x L. haageana
Special Features: Low growing habit, dark foliage and orange-red blossoms
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1992
Colour: Orange-red
Natural Flowering Period: June - July
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-8
Growth Habit: Low-growing; dies-back after flowering
Foliage: Mahogany-colored
Height with Flower: 20 cm (8'')
Spacing between Plants: 25 cm (10'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant together with Geranium sanguineum, Helianthemum mummularium mutabile and Heuchera 'Sioux Falls'
Specialities: Lovely container plants for impulse sales; great contrast between dark foliage and orange-red flowers

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 1,22
Seeds per Gram: 820
Seeding Recommendation: 2 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72 or 128
Germination: Rapidly germinating (2 to 3 weeks), keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C (68°F). The seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

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: Not Necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2''); 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2'')
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: Medium (150-200 ppm)