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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Top Performer - Spring Planted | Mounts Botanic Garden |
| 2019 | Top Performer - Perrenial - Early | Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2019 | Top Performer - Salvia | Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2019 | Top Performer - Fall Planting into Summer | Mounts Botanic Garden |
| 2019 | Field Day People's Choice | Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2019 | Top Performer - Perrenial Bed | Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial |
| 2018 | Top Performer | Jardin Daniel A. Seguin |
| 2018 | Leader of the Pack - All Season | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2018 | Perfect Score All Season - Spring | Mounts Botanic Garden |
| 2018 | Leader of the Pack - Late Season | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
