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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
LUZULA sylvatica 'Solar Flair'
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Juncaceae |
| Origin: | Europe |
| Special Features: | Decorative golden foliage shines like a beacon early in the season. Consistant golden foliage during the cool season, clear light green during summer. Interesting widely arching spikes can be used in fresh or dried arrangements. |
| Historical: | Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2009. The name originates from latin 'luceo' meaning to shine. Sylvatica hints at its woodlands origins. |
| Basic Colour: | (yellow / gold) |
| Flower Colour: | straw-colored |
| Natural Flowering Period: | April - June |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z5 - Z8
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| Foliage: | narrow lanceolate leaves, dense rosettes, fringed hairy edges |
| Growth Habit: | stoloniferous / lax / evergreen |
| Height with Flowers: | 30 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 45 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | average / humus rich, fertile |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | ornamental foliage plant / groundcover |
| Usage: | suitable for cutting |
| Portion weight: | 0.06 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.51282 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
1950 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
1 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 2 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | open flats / 72 |
| 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): |
late autumn - early spring |
| Sowing to Germination: | 6 - 10 weeks |
| Germination to Transplant: | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 6 - 8 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") / 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6") |
| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
