EPHEDRA distachya ssp. helvetica

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EPHEDRA distachya ssp. helvetica

Swiss Ephedra
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Plant Description

Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Ephedraceae
Origin: Alps: scree.
Special Features: Unusual and seldom cultivated rarity from the Alps. Prefers very dry, calcareous locations. Showy fruits, bright red berries in autumn. A warm, very dry and competitive free location in the drywall, alpinum or rock garden is preferred.
Historical: Cultivation only permitted as an ornamental plant, other uses require approval.
 
Basic Colour: (yellow / gold / green)
Flower Colour: greenish yellow
Natural Flowering Period: April - May
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4 - Z8
Foliage: No foliage.
Growth Habit: erect / clumping / shrubby / richly branched
Height with Flowers: 20 cm
Spacing between Plants: 25 cm
Soil Requirements: dry / lime-loving, calcareous / well-drained / poor, lean
Location:
Characteristics: decorative fruit
Usage: for the rock garden
Portion weight: 0.2 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 4.34783 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
230
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
15 Gram
Sowing Direction:

(8) These perennial seeds germinate very irregularly over a long period. Lower temperatures of less than +5°C [41°F] are very effective. Seed trays should not be discarded prematurely. Constant moisture must be maintained. Do not leave in direct sunlight. For Alstroemeria we recommend to keep sowing for 3 weeks at approximately +30°C [86°F], then 3 weeks at +5°C [41°F], then at +21°C [70°F].

Sowing Time Hint: Spring to early summer.
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2")
Fertilizer: Light (100-150 ppm)
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