Id-Code: SA 374
Family: Crassulaceae
Origin: Iran, Caucusus
Special Features: Versatile, evenly green-leaved (evergreen in milder climates) seed strain from Jelitto
History: Introduced by JELITTO STAUDENSAMEN GMBH in 1999
Colour: The starry blossoms are dark pink colored
Natural Flowering Period: July - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-9
Growth Habit: Mat-forming
Foliage: Broad, succulent leaves with toothed edges
Height with Flower: 15 cm (6'')
Spacing between Plants: 25 cm (10'')
Soil Requirement: Well drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full Sun
Use: Plant together with Liatris 'Kobold', Echium russicum and Penstemon smallii
Specialities: Suitable as a ground cover in poor soils

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,067
Seeds per Gram: 15000
Seeding Recommendation: 0,5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 7-8 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128 or 288
Germination: These are very tiny seeds which should be mixed with the finest sand or talcum for an even sowing. Do not cover with compost, only press them in gently. Irrigate from the bottom or with a hand-sprayer, so that the seeds will not be washed away.
These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3-4 weeks a cooling period of 2-4 weeks is recommended.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 10 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: A prudent recommendation would be to provide 6-12 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: Light (100-150 ppm)