Perilla Magilla Purple

Striking, multicolor accent plant is extremely well-branched and vigorous, so fewer inputs are needed. Fills in mixed containers fast, and delivers great heat tolerance and Summer performance.

'Balmagpurp'

(Flowering Only License)

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 24-36" (61-91cm)

Spread: 12-18" (30-46cm)

Exposure: Shade, Sun

Propagation Guide

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

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 4-7

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 2-3

Comments: Avoid stretch. Reduce mist as soon as possible to reduce stretch. Transplant on time.

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): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 0-1

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: B-Nine(S) 2,000-4,000 ppm, applied 1-3 times, can be used to control habit.

Pests: Thrips, aphids, whitefly

Diseases: Root rot

Comments: Plants should be pinched as needed to control habit. Crop times will be shorter under long days or warmer temperatures.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 6-8 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-4 ppp, 8-11 weeks