Calamintha nepeta Marvelette White


Approved Novelty

New colour on compact plant habit with large flowers. A first flowering perennial.

Technical information

Novelty Characteristic:
Colour and compact plant habit. Large flowers. First year flowering perennial.
Colour:
White
Flower:
Single, 1 cm
Flowering Period:
From June to October
Type:
Perennial, O.P., Diploid
Use:
Bedding
Seed:
2800 seeds/gram
Plant:
Dome shape plant. Height: 20 cm Spread: 30 cm
Growing:

Sow at 18 °C in early Februari; week 5 (for pack) and week 14 / early April (garden) keeping it slightly moist. After germination keep plants slightly moist to dry. Grow at 15-18 °C and transplant after 4 weeks for packs. Plant out after 6 weeks outside in full sun spot. Growth regulator for pack only: Alar85 3x 0,2 gr/L is possible, starting when plants are 5 cm. PGR is possible for cultivation, not necessary. Container size 10-12 cm, 1-3 plants per container. 12-13 Weeks from sowing to flowering.

Planting:
16 Plants per m²

Registration details

Breeder:
Van Hemert & Co.
Entry number:
03/14
Protection Period:
8 years
Expiry Date:
2022-12-31