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Calibrachoa Cha-Cha™ Deep Blue

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Vigorous Mounded
  • Cha-Cha series is 25% more vigorous than Cabaret® with large, cascading blooms.
  • Easy-to-produce series is uniform in size with an early flowering time.
  • Perfect for large containers, hanging baskets and mixes, and features several color-shifting types!
'Balchadeb'
(Flowering Only License)

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General Information

Height: 6-12" (15-30cm)
Spread: 12-24" (30-61cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, 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: Use B-Nine(S) 2,500-5,000 ppm, Bonzi(D) 3-8 ppm or Florel(S) 300-500 ppm applied 1 time up to 3 times for large baskets to maintain habit as needed.
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 early (7-10 days after transplant). Avoid saturated media and excessive feed levels.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 6-9 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 7-11 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks