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R4880 - LYCHNIS (SILENE) X HAAGEANA, LYCHNIS, HAAGES CAMPION
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'Lumina Salmon Shades'
Green leaf.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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| Life Cycle: | |
Perennial / first year flowering
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| Familiy, Origin: | |
Caryophyllaceae, Hybrids of L. fulgens X L. coronaria var. sieboldii, from
E. Benary, Erfurt, 1858 (first Benary breeding)
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| Sitelocation: | |
Full sun - partial shade
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| Garden Height: | |
30 cm
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11,81 inch
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| Flower Size: | |
6 cm
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2,36 inch
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| Natural flowertime: | |
June
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| Crop Time: | |
Plug crop: 6 weeks; Green pots: 8-10 weeks; Flowering pots: 11-14 weeks, annual production is possible; Flowering pots: 8-10 months, including vernalization
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| Sell Period: | |
May-October
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| Seed Form: | |
Raw Seed
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| Seed Count: | |
680 K/g
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| Sowing Time: | |
January-March for flowering in pots from June onwards, July-End August for flowering in pots the following year
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| Sowing Method: | |
3-5 seeds per plug
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| Germination: | |
5-10 days at 20-23 °C, in media with low soluble salt levels and pH: 5.5-6.0. Requires light for germination. Keep soil slightly moist but not wet. Avoid direct sunlight by shading seeds after sowing.
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| Plug Culture: | |
From Stage II* reduce the soil moisture, but the plug should not dry out and reduce the temperature to 16-18 °C. Do not let soluble salt level rise above 0,75 EC. Start fertilization at 50-75 ppm nitrogen in a well balanced formula. During Stage III and Stage IV fertilization levels can be increased up to 100-150 ppm.
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| Growing On: | |
4-5 weeks after sowing transplant 1 plant into a pot (9-10 cm) and 2-3 plants into a bigger pot (11-15 cm) or 3-5 plants into a container (3-5 l).
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| Media: | |
Use a well-drained, growing substrate with 15-30 % clay, 0-15 % parts (e.g. wood fibres, bark, perlite) 1-1,5 kg/m³ complete balanced fertilizer, 0-3 kg/m³ slow release fertilizer (3-9 months), iron-chelate, micronutrients, pH: 5.5-6.0.
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| Photoperiod / Light: | |
Long day plant. The long day (14-16 h) supports the flower initiation and development. For flowering pot production in winter and in early spring additional assimilation light is required. Light deficiency stretches the shoots.
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| Temperature: | |
Grow at 10-15 °C or outdoors. In winter indoors frost free at 3-5 °C or outdoors. Outdoor fleece cover needed. In spring the plants start to grow indoors for 10-12 weeks at 10-15 °C and under long day condition.
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| Fertilization: | |
Low-moderate fertilization levels are required. Fertilize the crop weekly with 100-150 ppm nitrogen (at 0 kg/m³ slow release fertilizer in substrate), using a complete balanced fertilizer. Avoid high ammonium and high nitrogen levels. Don't fertilize after mid September. In spring fertilize with 100-150 ppm nitrogen, using a complete balanced fertilizer. Prevent magnesium deficiency by applying magnesium sulphate (0,025 %) 1-2 times and in case of iron deficiency apply iron-chelate for 1-2 times.
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| Cultural Hints: | |
Cultivate rather dry, but avoid drought stress and over watering. The roots are very sensitive to both extreme cultivation conditions.
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All colors
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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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