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GENTIANA oschtenica
Plant Description
| Article Type: | (GOLD NUGGET SEED ®) |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Origin: | G. oschtenica comes from the mountain region in the Caucasus with almost same name as the species. Alpine meadows. |
| Special Features: | Large flowering, a real rarity.The appearance of GENTIANA oschtenica reminds of G. verna, but with bright yellow flowers. Challenging in culture, but an impressive plant. |
| Historical: | GENTIANA oschtenica also known as syn. G. verna var. oschtenica. |
| Basic Colour: | (yellow / gold) |
| Flower Colour: | brilliant yellow |
| Natural Flowering Period: | April - May |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z8
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| Foliage: | lanceolate, green |
| Growth Habit: | low-growing |
| Height with Flowers: | 10 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 15 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | well-drained / average |
| Location: | |
| Usage: | for the rock garden |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.1087 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
9200 |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | open flats |
| 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.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
Anytime |
| Sowing to Germination: | 3 - 4 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Light (100-150 ppm) |
