Berry Heavy® Gold - Winterberry holly - Ilex verticillata Cultural Data

Overview
Plants

pH:

B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

B (0.6 - 0.9)

Fertilization:

Medium,High (150 - 300 ppm)

Light Requirements:

Medium

Light Requirements:

High

Water Categories:

Dry to Moderate

Rooting Out Temperature:

Growing On Temperature:

Holding Temperature:

Planting and Timing Information:

Over Wintering Temperature:

35 to 50 degrees - meserveae; polyhouse - verticullatas

Pinching and Growth Regulators:

Pinch pruning will produce a very full product similar in body to an Itea, versus traditional shearing which produces a tall vase shaped product and typically takes an additional season to produce.

Pest and Disease Management:

Aphids

Grower Tips:

Use Ilex 'Jim Dandy' as the male pollinator for verticillata

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Do not move outside

Vernalization:

Cold Required

Plants associated with this Culture:

Little Goblin^® Guy Winterberry Holly Ilex verticillata
Little Goblin^® Orange Winterberry Holly Ilex verticillata
Little Goblin^® Red Winterberry Holly Ilex verticillata
Berry Heavy^® Gold Winterberry holly Ilex verticillata

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