Lobelia Heatopia™ White

Formerly Early Springs™ Series, NEW Heatopia offers improved heat tolerance and uniformity.
Try mixing colors for a great-looking monoculture basket.
Compact habit allows for pot-tight production with minimal PGRs and easy shipping.
Can be grown cool for energy savings, but also performs beautifully in heat.
Just one plant fills a quart or gallon container.

'Balspringitim'

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 6-8" (15-20cm)

Spread: 6-10" (15-25cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: Optional

Average Days with Mist: 6-9

Pinch: Recommended

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4-5

Comments: Hormone will improve rooting. Pinch 18-21 days after sticking to improve branching.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 5,000-8,000

Temperature Day: 71-76°F (22-24°C)

Temperature Night: 56-61°F (13-16°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Generally not needed.

Pests: Aphids, thrips

Diseases: Botrytis

Comments: Transplant 24-28 days after stick, and optional pinch again 10-14 days after transplant. 4-in. (10-cm) size may skip second pinch. Keep on dry side.