Id-Code: VA 177
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: Garden origin
Special Features: A lovely mid-sized selection with shiny, dark green leaves and dozens of bright blue blossoms
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1990
Colour: Bright blue
Natural Flowering Period: June - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-9
Growth Habit: Mounding
Foliage: Shiny, dark green leaves
Height with Flower: 50 cm (20'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in containers, the rock garden or in the border with Achillea 'Love Parade', Dianthus amurensis, and Heuchera 'Dale's Strain'
Specialities: Easy to germinate

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,164
Seeds per Gram: 6100
Seeding Recommendation: 0,5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3 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]. 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'')
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: Medium (150-200 ppm)