POTENTILLA atrosanguinea var. argyrophylla 'Scarlet Starlit'

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POTENTILLA atrosanguinea var. argyrophylla 'Scarlet Starlit'

Himalayan Cinquefoil
Select Item No. PA574

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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: Rosaceae
Origin: Species can be found in cool sub-alpine meadows from Afghanistan to Southwestern China.
Special Features: Deep scarlet saucers and luxurious grey-green leaves. Large flowering. Outstanding foliage plant.
Historical: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2009. Plant parts have been used traditionally for treatment of colds.
 
Basic Colour: (red / scarlet / purple)
Flower Colour: bright pure scarlet red
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5 - Z8
Foliage: 3 segmented, grey green, margins precisely toothed, glossy, silky hairy foliage, white tomentose beneath
Growth Habit: compact
Height with Flowers: 30 cm
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm
Soil Requirements: well-drained / average
Location:
Characteristics: ornamental foliage plant / groundcover
Usage: for the rock garden
Portion weight: 0.05 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0.42553 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
2350
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
1 Gram
Sowing Rates/Trays: 2 per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128 / 288
Sowing Direction:

(16) See 15 with the exception of germination being slower and more irregular. This poses no problems.

(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: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Potting: 6 - 8 weeks
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2")
Fertilizer: Medium (150-200 ppm)
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