pH:
B (5.8 - 6.2)
B (0.6 - 0.9)
Medium (150 - 200 ppm)
High
Moderate to Moist
B (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)
A (55 - 65º Fahrenheit)
A (40 - 50º Fahrenheit)
Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP. Photoperiod can be manipulated for early flowering.
4-5" and Quart Pot : 6-8
6" and Gallon Pot : 8-10
7-9" Pot : 8-10
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 10-12
One soft pinch, 1 week after liner planting. Second pinch optional. Florel at 500 ppm is also effective at increasing branching. B-9/Cycocel tank mix will control growth, however, growing plants dry will also control growth.
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.
Grower Tips:
Larger plants with better branching and form will occur with vernalization.
First to move outside
Vernalization:
Cold Required | Award Year | Award | Plant Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Top Performer | Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden |
| 2018 | Perfect Score All Season | Penn State University |
| 2012 | Top Perfomer | University of Wisconsin |
| 2008 | Top 22 | Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2008 | Top 22 | Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2008 | Top 22 | Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2008 | Top 22 | Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2007 | Silver Medal | University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners |
| 2007 | Silver Medal | University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners |
| 2007 | Silver Medal | University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners |
