Petunia Rhythm And Blues
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This mounded, spreading and very free-flowering petunia is adaptable to cold finishing programs all the way to southern gardens. Has a stable white rim and excellent vigor, and is easy to grow for early-season premium baskets and containers. Good garden performer.

'Balperblues'

Protection Information : PP21,493

(Flowering Only License)

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 8-12" (20-30cm)

Spread: 12-16" (30-41cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

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

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 6-9

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Avoid stretch by moving crop to cooler air temperature in second and third weeks of propagation. Transplant on time.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

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

Temperature Day: 59-76°F (15-24°C)

Temperature Night: 53-61°F (12-16°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300

No. of Pinches: 0-1

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: EEarly applications of growth regulators are required. B-Nine 1,500-2,000 ppm/chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm, paclobutrazol 2-3 ppm drench. Apply 2-3 times early in the crop cycle.

Pests: Whitefly, thrips, leafminers

Diseases: Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus

Comments: This is a vigorous variety that branches well. Early growth regulator applications help with tone and branching.

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, 7-9 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 9-12 weeks