Mätasjas kuningakepp Oenothera caespitosa ssp. eximia
Specialities: Very drought resistant.
Cultural Tips: Grams per 1000 Seeds: 3,333. Seeds per Gram: 300.
Seeding Recommendation: 7 g / 1000 plants.
Plug tray recommended size(s): Deep open flats.
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C. Seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
Scheduling.
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime Sowing to Germination: 2 - 4 weeks.
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks.
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks.
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary .
Growing On: Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm; 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm.
Vernalization.
There is no current research on vernalization but a prudent recommendation for any perennial would be 6-12 weeks (a few might need 15 weeks!) at an average daily temperature of 5°C. Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality. Forcing: An obvious place to experiment - following vernalization - would be raising daytime temperatures to 15° - 17°C. Provide 16 hours of continuous lighting. During the short days of winter, provide a night interruption lighting of 4 hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Fertilization: Light (100-150 ppm).
Cultural Tips: Grams per 1000 Seeds: 3,333. Seeds per Gram: 300.
Seeding Recommendation: 7 g / 1000 plants.
Plug tray recommended size(s): Deep open flats.
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C. Seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
Scheduling.
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime Sowing to Germination: 2 - 4 weeks.
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks.
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks.
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary .
Growing On: Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm; 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm.
Vernalization.
There is no current research on vernalization but a prudent recommendation for any perennial would be 6-12 weeks (a few might need 15 weeks!) at an average daily temperature of 5°C. Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality. Forcing: An obvious place to experiment - following vernalization - would be raising daytime temperatures to 15° - 17°C. Provide 16 hours of continuous lighting. During the short days of winter, provide a night interruption lighting of 4 hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Fertilization: Light (100-150 ppm).