GENTIANA oschtenica

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GENTIANA oschtenica

Gentian
(verna ssp. oschtenica)
Select Item No. GA148
Portion(s)

Quantitative Restriction

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



Plant Description

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
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
Portion weight: 0.01 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0.09091 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
11000
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
0.5 Gram
Plug tray recommended size(s): open flats / 128
Sowing Direction:

(1) Cold-germinators are still referred to as frost-germinators, although this isn’t quite correct. The sowing must be kept warm (about +18 to +22°C) [about 64 to 72°F] and moist for the first 2–4 weeks. After this period the sowing must be kept at a cold temperature (between –4 and +4°C) [between 25 and 39°F] for another 4–6 weeks. Colder temperatures of –5°C [23°F] are only advantageous for most species of the Ranunculus family. It is not so important if the temperature is higher or lower during the cooling period, but the cooling period has to be prolonged because the synthesis of the germination inducer, hormon-like acid, slows down or comes to a standstill.
It is beneficial to cover the sowing with snow during the cooling-period. The temperature below it usually keeps in the optimum range of –4 to 0°C [25 to 32°F]. The sowing is kept moist, and the melting snow helps to destroy the shell, which is advantageous for the germinating seedling. After this cooling-period the sowing may not be immediately exposed to high temperatures. The most effective temperatures are between +5 to +12°C [41 to 54°F], even if germination has started. The best location for this sowing, even in March, April and May, is the open field, the cold frame or a cold greenhouse.

Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2")
Fertilizer: Light (100-150 ppm)
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