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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
ECHINACEA tennesseensis 'Rocky Top'
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Origin: | Southeastern USA |
| Distinction: | Plant Select, contact Plant Select for legal use of ® names. |
| Special Features: | Upward curving, deep pink blossoms all face the same direction. Long blooming and very adaptable to soil and climate conditions. |
| Historical: | Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEED in 2003. |
| Basic Colour: | (pink / salmon) |
| Flower Colour: | pink |
| Natural Flowering Period: | July - September |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z9
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| Foliage: | medium green, narrow, lanceolate |
| Growth Habit: | erect / clumping |
| Height with Flowers: | 60 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 45 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | well-drained / average |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant |
| Usage: | honey-bee food plant / suitable for cutting |
| Portion weight: | 0.4 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 4.34783 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
230 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
12 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 2 - 3 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | 72 / 128 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(9) These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3–4 weeks a cooling period of 2–4 weeks is recommended.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
Anytime |
| Germination to Transplant: | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 6 - 10 weeks |
| 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) |
