OENOTHERA pilosella 'Yella Fella'

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OENOTHERA pilosella 'Yella Fella'

Meadow Sundrops
Select Item No. OA044

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1 Portion contains 20-250 seeds depending on value and size.
Please switch to gram for larger quantities.



Plant Description

Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Onagraceae
Origin: Eastern USA
Special Features: Orange in bud, bright golden cup-shaped blossoms opening during the day, lightly scented. More tolerant of dry conditions than its relatives.
Historical: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2006.
 
Basic Colour: (yellow / gold)
Flower Colour: golden
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Flowering: First year flowering
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4 - Z8
Foliage: intensive green with red fall color, stem and leaf undersides are covered with distinct whitish hair
Growth Habit: erect / sturdy
Height with Flowers: 40 cm
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm
Soil Requirements: well-drained / average
Location:
Usage: for the rock garden / suitable for cutting
Portion weight: 0.05 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0.15385 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
6500
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
1 Gram
Sowing Rates/Trays: 6 per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72 / 128
Sowing Direction:

(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Best Sowing Date
(northern Hemisphere, Field condition):
Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 12 - 15 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Potting: 6 - 10 weeks
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2")
Fertilizer: Medium (150-200 ppm)
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