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NEW Lobelia Heatopia™ Sky Blue 27

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Medium Mounded
  • Excellent heat tolerance and uniformity.
  • Mix colors for great mono baskets.
  • Compact habit for pot-tight production.
  • Minimal PGRs and easy shipping.
  • Can be grown cool or hot.
  • One plant fills a quart or gallon pot.
Metrolina 2025 Field Trials: “Selected as a highlight at the trials, Dark Blue was one of the last varieties still looking good.” 
Better uniformity in timing, heat tolerance and habit.
'Balheatsklue'
(Flowering Only License)
REAL SERIES

Culture Guide

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.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1 ppp, 9-11 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 4-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Lobelia Heatopia™ Sky Blue 27

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