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HELIANTHUS Microcephalus-Hybr. 'Lemon Queen Strain'
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Origin: | Eastern North America |
| Special Features: | Brilliant, late season, full flowering with light yellow blossoms and healthy foliage. Valuable late bloomer. Smallest flowers in the genus. |
| Historical: | Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2010. |
| Basic Colour: | (yellow / gold) |
| Flower Colour: | brilliant light yellow |
| Natural Flowering Period: | August - October |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z9
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| Foliage: | lanceolate |
| Growth Habit: | erect |
| Height with Flowers: | 180 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 60 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | moist / well-drained |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | solitary plant |
| Usage: | suitable for cutting |
| Portion weight: | 0.1 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 2.94118 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
340 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
6 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 2 - 3 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | 128 / 288 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(8) These perennial seeds germinate very irregularly over a long period. Lower temperatures of less than +5°C [41°F] are very effective. Seed trays should not be discarded prematurely. Constant moisture must be maintained. Do not leave in direct sunlight. For Alstroemeria we recommend to keep sowing for 3 weeks at approximately +30°C [86°F], then 3 weeks at +5°C [41°F], then at +21°C [70°F].
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
late autumn - early spring |
| Sowing to Germination: | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Germination to Transplant: | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 6 - 8 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) |
