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ARUNCUS dioicus
Plant Description
| Article Type: | (GOLD NUGGET SEED ®) |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Origin: | Temperate regions of the northern hemisphere: forests, forest margins, open woodland. |
| Distinction: | Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from the Royal Horticultural Society. |
| Special Features: | Statuesque habit with handsome serrated leaves and showy white panicles. From selected plants. |
| Historical: | The roots have been used to treat bee stings. |
| Basic Colour: | (white / cream) |
| Flower Colour: | white |
| Natural Flowering Period: | May - June |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z3 - Z9
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| Foliage: | imparipinnate, finely serrate |
| Growth Habit: | erect / tall |
| Height with Flowers: | 160 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | average |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | decorative fruit / solitary plant |
| Usage: | honey-bee food plant / suitable for cutting |
| Portion weight: | 0.021 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.07692 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
13000 |
| 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.
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| Sowing Time Hint: | varying temperatures, night 18°C, day 26°C, of benefit |
| 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) |
