pH:
B (5.8 - 6.2)
B (0.6 - 0.9)
Medium (150 - 200 ppm)
High
Moderate to Moist
A (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)
A,B (55 - 65º Fahrenheit)
B (50 - 60º Fahrenheit)
Spring to Summer Finish. Standard PPP.
4-5" and Quart Pot : 4-5
6" and Gallon Pot : 6-7
7-9" Pot : 7-8
Pinch at 1-2 weeks after transplant as needed to shape. Oceana Blue habit will be improved with a 2500 ppm application of B-9. Sparkler varieties are quite vigorous and will likely need growth regulation. Apply growth regulators as needed for height control. B-9 at 2,500 to 3750 ppm should be effective.
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.
Grower Tips:
Good air circulation and water drainage are important. Use a well drained soil mix.
Last to move outside
Vernalization:
Not Required | Award Year | Award | Plant Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best of the Best | University of Georgia |
| 2018 | Top Performer | South Dakota State - McCrory Gardens |
| 2018 | Top Performer | Oregon State University |
| 2018 | Top Performer | Penn State |
| 2018 | Top Performer | University of Guelph |
| 2018 | Top Performer | Jardin Daniel A. Seguin |
| 2018 | Perfect Score All Season | Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens |
| 2018 | Top Performer | Michigan State University |
| 2018 | Leader of the Pack - Early Season | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2018 | Perect Score All Season | University of Minnesota - Morris |
