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RUMEX sanguineus var. sanguineus
Plant Description
| Article Type: | (pure seed) |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Polygonaceae |
| Origin: | Europe, Southwest Asia and North Africa |
| Special Features: | Exquisite red veining distinguishes this subspecies. Outstanding foliage plant. Panicles of insignificant pinkish to white flowers are best removed to encourage new foliage and to discourage reseeding. Easy and fast to finish in pots and perfect for impulse sales in garden centers. |
| Basic Colour: | (none) |
| Natural Flowering Period: | May - July |
| Flower: | inconspicuous |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z5 - Z8
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| Foliage: | chard-like, leafy, lanceolate, with distinct red-purple leaf veins |
| Growth Habit: | erect |
| Height with Flowers: | 40 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 40 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / well-drained |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | ornamental foliage plant / culinary herb |
| Portion weight: | 0.124 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.71429 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
1400 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
2 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 2 - 3 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | 72 / 128 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(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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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
Anytime |
| Sowing to Germination: | 2 - 3 weeks |
| Germination to Transplant: | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
