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GENTIANA triflora var. japonica
Plant Description
| Article Type: | (GOLD NUGGET SEED ®) |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Origin: | East Asia, Japan, Korea, Kuril Islands, Sakhalin: mountainous regions. |
| Special Features: | GENTIANA triflora var. japonica has strong upright growing stems, axillary bell-shaped flowers, blue to light blue, 6cm high. Prefers semi-shaded, moist, humus, lime-free locations. Optimal cut flower with long shelf life. Requires similar conditions as GENTIANA scabra. |
| Basic Colour: | (blue) |
| Flower Colour: | bright blue |
| Natural Flowering Period: | August - September |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z5 - Z9
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| Foliage: | elliptic basal leaves, decussate, strong green |
| Growth Habit: | erect |
| Height with Flowers: | 80 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 40 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | avoid lime / acidic / well-drained / average / humus rich, fertile |
| Location: | |
| Usage: | suitable for cutting |
| Portion weight: | 0.02 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.0303 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
33000 |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | open flats / 72 |
| 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): | 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") / 2 plugs per 15 cm (6") |
| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
