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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
DODECATHEON meadia 'Goliath'
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Origin: | Eastern USA |
| Special Features: | Elegant, larger flowers and strong sturdy stems. Excellent cut flower. |
| Historical: | Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1995. |
| Basic Colour: | (pink / salmon) |
| Flower Colour: | lilac-rose |
| Natural Flowering Period: | May - June |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z3 - Z7
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| Foliage: | smooth, oblong |
| Growth Habit: | rosettes-forming |
| Height with Flowers: | 70 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 40 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | avoid lime / moist / average / humus rich, fertile |
| Location: | |
| Usage: | suitable for cutting |
| Portion weight: | 0.2 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.38462 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
2600 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
2 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 3 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | open flats / 72 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(9) 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.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
late autumn - early spring |
| Sowing to Germination: | 8 - 10 weeks |
| Germination to Transplant: | 6 - 8 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 8 - 12 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Light (100-150 ppm) |
