KNAUTIA macedonica 'Melton Pastels'

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KNAUTIA macedonica 'Melton Pastels'

Pincushion Plant
[Watercolours]
Select Item No. KA035

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



Plant Description

Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Dipsacaceae
Origin: Central Europe
Special Features: Long blooming in a great array of colors. Makes a great accent plant in a container.
 
Basic Colour: (mixture)
Flower Colour: pink, wine-red, salmon and light blue pastel colours
Natural Flowering Period: June - September
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5 - Z10
Foliage: deep green, dissected
Height with Flowers: 120 cm
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm
Soil Requirements: average
Location:
Usage: suitable for cutting
Portion weight: 0.3 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 4.44444 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
225
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
20 Gram
Sowing Rates/Trays: 4 per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72
Sowing Direction:

(16) See 15 with the exception of germination being slower and more irregular. This poses no problems.

(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):
summer - autumn
Sowing to Germination: 3 - 8 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 3 - 5 weeks
Transplanting to Potting: 4 - 6 weeks
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 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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