Brachyscome Fresco™ Purple

Fresco Purple has finely textured foliage and small blue flowers that last all season long. Compact and upright-mounded plants prefer cooler temperatures. High light will produce the best habit for bright, large blooms.

Breeder Acknowledgment: FRESCO is a U.S. trademark of Danziger Flower Farm.

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 4-6" (10-15cm)

Spread: 8-12" (20-30cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 32, 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: Optional

Average Days with Mist: 6-8

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4-5

Comments: Brachyscome has a lower mist requirement that other crops. Be sure to keep the soil from becoming saturated during rooting phase. Avoid sticking too deep.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 5,000-9,000

Temperature Day: 65-75°F (18-24°C)

Temperature Night: 58-65°F (14-18°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 125-200

No. of Pinches: 0-1

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Generally not needed.

Pests: Thrips, whitefly

Diseases: Botrytis, Thielaviopsis

Comments: Cool temperatures and high light levels will produce the highest quality plants.

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, 10-14 weeks