DIGITALIS purpurea F1-Camelot-Series 'Camelot Mix'

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DIGITALIS purpurea F1-Camelot-Series 'Camelot Mix'

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1 Portion contains 20-250 seeds depending on value and size.
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Plant Description

Article Type: (Pelleted seed)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: Hybrid Origin
Special Features: A more predictable first year flowering strain with dense spikes and especially large thimble-shaped blooms. Especially large bell-flowers. Healthy and uniform growth, approx. 900 seeds = 1 g
Historical: The name Digitalis is derived from digitus, meaning 'finger' in Latin and refers to the shape of the flowers which, more accurately described, look like thimbles.
 
Basic Colour: (mixture)
Flower Colour: mixture of cream, white, rose and lavender
Natural Flowering Period: May - September
Flowering: First year flowering
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4 - Z8
Foliage: hairy, ovate to rounded basal leaves
Growth Habit: erect
Height with Flowers: 120 cm
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm
Soil Requirements: dry / well-drained / average
Location:
Characteristics: toxic plant
Usage: suitable for cutting
Portion weight: 0.1 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 1.72414 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
580
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
2 Gram
Sowing Rates/Trays: 2 per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128 / 288
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.

Best Sowing Date
(northern Hemisphere, Field condition):
Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 1 - 2 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 3 - 4 weeks
Transplanting to Potting: 4 - 6 weeks
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") / 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6")
Fertilizer: Medium (150-200 ppm)
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