Bidens Sun Drop Compact Double Yellow

Bidens Sun Drop Compact Double Yellow
‘Balbiscodel’
(Flowering Only License)

Bidens Sun Drop Compact Double Yellow

Smaller version of Sun Drop Double.
Perfect for small pot production and plays nice in mixed containers.
Also, best for the southern region.
Produces double flowers with a better habit and a more saturated yellow than other compact double bidens on the market.
Culture and timing are the same as Sun Drop Compact.

General Information

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- Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)
  
  Spread: 12" (30cm)
  
  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: B-Nine(S) 2,500 ppm. Also responds to Sumagic(S) 3-5 ppm or Sumagic(D) 0.25 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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Bidens Sun Drop Compact Double Yellow