Id-Code: PA 122
Family: Iridaceae
Origin: Result of a crossing
Special Features: Remarkable dwarf strain with multi-branched flower stems and a dazzling array of uni-colored and striped flowers.
History: Pardancanda norrisii is the product of a cross between Belamcanda chinensis and Pardanthopsis dichotoma. Years of development work by Harlan Hamernik at Bluebird Nursery, Clarkson, Nebraska resulted in this compact, dwarf seed strain. Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1998
Colour: Yellow to orange, red to pink, and lavender to purple
Natural Flowering Period: June-mid-September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-9
Growth Habit: Strong, upright habit
Foliage: Sword-like leaves rising from a stoloniferous root stock.
Height with Flowers: 35 cm (14'')
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm (16'')
Soil Requirements: Warm, well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun to partial shade
Use: Plant together with Achillea 'Colorado', Echinacea 'Magnus', Eryngium variifolium and Heuchera 'Palace Purple Select'

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 20
Seeds per Gram: 50
Seeding Recommendation: 50g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2-3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72s or open flats
Germination: These seeds must be covered with a layer seed kernel diameter. Keep daytime temperatures at approximately +20°C [68°F], and keep the moisture constant. The seeds must be kept in the light and moderately warm after germination.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 4 - 8 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): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: There is no current research on vernalization but a prudent recommendation for any perennial would be 6-12 weeks (a few might need 15 weeks!) at an average daily temperature of 40°F (5°C). Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: An obvious place to experiment - following vernalization - would be raising daytime temperatures to 60° - 65°F (15° - 17°C). 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.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)