Id-Code: VA 088
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: Europe, N. Africa, W & C Asia
Special Features: Beautiful carmine-pink cousin to 'Violetta' introduced by Jelitto in 1999
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEED in 2003
Colour: Carmine-pink
Natural Flowering Period: May - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-8
Growth Habit: Basal rosettes, producing 24-36 inch flower spikes
Foliage: Dark green crinkled (rugose) basal leaves
Height with Flower: 60 cm (24'')
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm (18'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils; pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in the front of the border, or natural garden with Matthiola incana 'Pillow Talk', Linaria purpurea 'Canon Went', and Sedum spurium 'Summer Glory'
Specialities: A tough, drought tolerant self-sower

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,125
Seeds per Gram: 8000
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 8 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs

Scheduling:
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

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
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: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)