Id-Code: LA 467
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Origin: Eastern Russia
Special Features: Delightful pink blossoms with notched petals
History: The species, Lychnis chalcedonica, has been in cultivation since its introduction during the Crusades
Colour: Pink
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4-8
Growth Habit: Sprawling/Upright
Foliage: Oblong-ovate
Height with Flower: 120 cm (48'')
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm (18'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant together in the border with Cryptotaenia japonica 'Atropurpurea', Papaver 'Royal Wedding' and Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus
Specialities: Very easy-to-grow from seed
Cultural Tips: Scheduling:
Growing On:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,417
Seeds per Gram: 2400
Seeding Recommendation: 1g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128 or 288
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about + 20°C (68°F). Seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not Necessary
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: Light (100-150 ppm)
