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pH
B (5.8 - 6.2)
B (0.6 - 0.9)
Medium (150 - 200 ppm)
Moderate to Moist
A (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)
B (65 - 72º 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.
  • Long days are beneficial for flowering
  • Avoid saturated containers and grow slightly on the dry side
  • Using a fertilizer high in ammonia content can cause excessive vegetative growth and lack of flowers
Last to move outside
Vernalization: 
Not Required
Award Year Award Plant Trial
2023 Top Performer University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale
2023 Perfect Score Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2023 Perfect Score Michigan State University
2023 Top Performer Boerner Botanical Garden
2023 Director's Select Penn State University
2023 Top Performer University of Missouri
2023 Rated #1 in the Top Ten - beds North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2023 Top Performer - in ground University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2023 Top Performer University of Tennessee - Knoxville
2023 Leaders of the Pack - beds North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
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