Bidens Bee Alive

Bidens Bee Alive
‘Bee Alive’
(Flowering Only License)

Bidens Bee Alive

Controlled habit is ideal for small pots up to hanging baskets. Easy production for retail. Exciting novelty color and pattern for Spring and Fall. Great color that can be produced during the heat of Summer for Fall sales – also works in Fall mixed combos! Flowers attract pollinators, like bees and butterflies.

General Information

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- Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)
- Spread: 18-24" (46-61cm)
- Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 32, 50, 72, 84, 105
- Rooting Hormone: No
- Average Days with Mist: 6-9
- Pinch: Yes
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
- Average propagation time for perennials includes 3-5 weeks to bulk-up the liner before beginning cold treatment when started in late Summer or early Autumn.
- Comments: Reduce and eliminate mist as soon as possible.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
- Light Levels (fc): 5,000-9,000
- Temperature Day: 59-76°F (15-24°C)
- Temperature Night: 53-61°F (12-16°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
- No. of Pinches: 1-3
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: PGR is generally not needed, as it is genetically compact. Bee Alive responds well to B-Nine applications at rates below 2,500 ppm.
- Pests: Fungus gnats
- Diseases: Root and stem rot
- Comments: Pinch for better branching and shape.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks
- 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 4-5 ppp, 6-9 weeks
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Videos
- Bee Alive Bidens PGR Trials 2017
  
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Additional Information
-  Flower Color Study - North
  
   Flower Color Study - South

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Bidens Bee Alive