Calibrachoa Conga™ Cherry

Naturally compact habit is perfect for pot-tight production, with no pinching or PGRs.
Great choice for quarts, color bowls and window boxes.
Easy to grow – very uniform.
Excellent pH tolerance and profuse flowering give Conga superior hold at retail.
Flowers one week earlier than Cabaret Series.

Color addition has larger flowers than others in the series.

'Balcongery'

(Flowering Only License)

Culture Guide

Other Resources

Calibrachoa Brochure

PGR Best Practices - North

PGR Best Practices - South

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General Information

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

Spread: 8-10" (20-25cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

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

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 6-8

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Avoid wide fluctuations in soil moisture. Apply preventative fungicide drench at 18-21 days after sticking.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.4-5.8

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

Temperature Day: 71-76°F (22-24°C)

Temperature Night: 50-58°F (10-14°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Plant growth regulators are generally not needed and should only be applied if plants show signs of requiring extra control. B-Nine(S) 1,500-3,000 ppm applied 1 time up to 3 times should provide adequate control.

Pests: Thrips, aphids, leafminers

Diseases: Root rot

Comments: Cooler air temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for plant growth regulators. Maintain pH at 5.2-5.8 to optimize plant health. Crop times will be shortest as days lengthen in Spring. Apply preventative broad-spectrum fungicide drench.