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N4960 - HYPERICUM CERASTOIDES,
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'Silvana'
The velvety silver leaf makes the new Hypericum 'Silvana' a highly attractive
item long before it even opens its bright yellow flowers. This profusely branched, compact, structural beauty generates additional sales even in the first year.
In the second year from seed, masses of bright lemon yellow flowers make
'Silvana' a profitable item for striking baskets, window boxes, containers and
bedding situations. Ready for sale in May, 'Silvana' can be offered over a long
period of time. End-consumers will love 'Silvana' as a weed-suppressing
ground cover. Hypericum 'Silvana' thrives in full sun and partial shade alike
and is a great performer in rock gardens.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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| Crop Time: | |
About 3½ months for structural plants
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| Sell Period: | |
June-September
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| Seed Form: | |
Raw seed
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| Seed Count: | |
0 K/g
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| Sowing Method: | |
1-3 seeds per plug
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| Germination: | |
14-21 days at 18-22 °C 64-71 °F, cover seed slightly with vermiculite, maintain uniform moisture level. Following germination, lower temperature to 15-18 °C 59-64 °F and reduce media moisture level. Avoid direct sunlight.
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| Growing On: | |
Transplant into 10-12 cm 4'' pots 8-10 weeks after sowing.
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| Media: | |
Use a friable, coarse-fibered perennial media.
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| Temperature: | |
13-15 °C 55-59 °F. Start ventilating at 20 °C 68 °F. Plants may be overwintered in house at 3-5 °C 37-41 °F or in the field.
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| Fertilization: | |
Medium nutrient requirements
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| Cultural Hints: | |
Provide overwintering cover using a non-woven cloth to avoid browning of the leaves in snowless frost situations.
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Hint
The cultural recommendations are based on results from trials conducted under Central European conditions. Different conditions in other parts of the world may lead to deviations in results achieved.
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