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.

'Balbidbaim'

(Flowering Only License)

Culture Guide

Other Resources

Flower Color Study - North

Flower Color Study - South

BFPtv

Bee Alive Bidens PGR Trials 2017

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General Information

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

Spread: 18-24" (46-61cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

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

Comments: Reduce and eliminate mist as soon as possible.

Finishing

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)

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