Id-Code: SA 396
Family: Apiaceae, Umbelliferae
Origin: Kashmir, India and Pakistan
Special Features: White umbels on red stems with fine fern-like foliage
Colour: White flat-topped umbels
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z6-9
Growth Habit: Upright tidy clumps
Foliage: Very finely-cut, dark green leaves attached to red stems
Height with Flowers: 120 cm (48'')
Spacing between Plants: 60 cm (24'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.2
Location: Full sun or partial shade
Use: Plant in the border with Chrysanthemum 'Brightside', Echinacea 'Rocky Top Hybrids' and Salvia argentea
Specialities: Cut flower

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 2
Seeds per Gram: 500
Seeding Recommendation: 5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2-3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72s or open flats
Germination: 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: November-March
Sowing to Germination: 8 - 10 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Cut-back once to keep more compact

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 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: Medium (150-200 ppm)