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Coleus Spitfire
‘UF17-109-09’ PP34,005
(Flowering Only License)
Coleus Spitfire
Stunning colors and patterns for full sun and shade.
Versatile, premium varieties are very late to never-flowering.
Low-maintenance, high-impact plants are perfect for small pots and decorative container mixes.
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General Information
Height:
12-18" (30-46cm)
Spread:
14-16" (36-41cm)
Exposure:
Shade, Sun
Propagation Guide
Tray Sizes (cells/tray):
Rooting Hormone:
No
Average Days with Mist:
4-6
Pinch:
Average Propagation Time (weeks):
Comments:
Compact variety has no need for PGRs before transplant.
Finishing
Soil pH:
5.8-6.2
Light Levels (fc):
4,000-10,000
Temperature Day:
74-85°F (23-29°C)
Temperature Night:
59-70°F (15-21°C)
Fertilization (ppm N):
No. of Pinches:
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench:
No PGR is recommended for this variety, very compact.
Pests:
Whitefly, aphids, thrips
Diseases:
Downy mildew
Comments:
Good branching coleus. No pinch. No PGR after transplant.
Crop Time (weeks)
4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts:
1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons:
1-3 ppp, 8-10 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets:
4-6 ppp, 10-12 weeks
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