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BRUCKENTHALIA spiculifolia
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Eriaceae |
| Origin: | Southeastern Europe, West Asia |
| Special Features: | Hardy, compact heath from the mountainous regions of Southeastern Europe. Beautifully shaped flowers, frequently visited by pollinators. Small spacing between plants forms thick mats. Not often cultivated yet. Cutting back allows second flower in autumn. |
| Basic Colour: | (pink / salmon) |
| Flower Colour: | pink |
| Natural Flowering Period: | June - August |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z7
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| Foliage: | linear, pointed, serrate, coars surface, green |
| Growth Habit: | stoloniferous / mat-forming / compact / evergreen |
| Height with Flowers: | 20 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 20 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / well-drained / average |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | groundcover |
| Usage: | honey-bee food plant / for the rock garden / patio plant |
| Portion weight: | 0.003 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.01538 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
65000 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
0.25 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(4) These are very tiny seeds which should be mixed with finest sand or talcum for an even sowing. Do not cover with compost, only press them in gently. Irrigate from the bottom or with a hand-sprayer, so that the seeds will not be washed away. (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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| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Light (100-150 ppm) |
