1.  Variety name                                           :    NEPETA faassenii Felix

 

 

2.  Description                                              :   

Nepeta faassenii Felix is well known for its long flowering season. Flower colour, intensity and habits are strongly improved with ‘Felix’.

Having a strong lilac-blue flowercolour and a controlled light spreading habit, makes this variety very suitable for container production.

Felix is part of our Prime Perennial Collection^®, Group I.

 

 

3.  General                                                     :

a.  colour                                                        :    Deep Lilac Blue

b.  height                                                        :    30cm

c.  life cycle                                                    :    perennial

d.  seedcount                                                :    1200 seeds/gr.

e.  garden environment                                :    well-drained in full sun or partial shade

f.   family                                                        :    Labiatae

g.  hardiness zone                                        :    5-9

 

 

4.  Sowing instructions                                 :

a. method                                                     :    4 seeds/plug

b.  germination                                              :    20-22°C for 2-3 weeks

b.  tray size                                                    :    264

b.  cover seed                                               :    yes

 

 

5.  Growing on                                               :

a.  pot-size and density                                :    suitable for 10,5 to 15cm pots

b.  plug time                                                   :    approx. 5-7 weeks

c.  finish time                                                 :    8-11 weeks

d.  sowing schedule                                      :    sow February-May for sales mid May-August

e.  growing temperature                               :    16-18°C

f.   soil requirements                                     :    well-drained

g.  irrigation                                                   :    average

h.  fertilization                                                :    moderate requirement, with emphasis on Potassium and Calcium

i.   growth regulation                                     :    reacts well to low concentrations with Alar

j.   day-length reaction                                  :    long days (16 hrs) stimulate flower induction

k.  diseases/pests                                        :    powdery mildew/slugs

 

 

 

 

 

 

This information is based on West European conditions and is given for general guidance only. No guarantee is given for the result of the crop, nor is liability accepted for the consequences of applying above indications.

January, 2005