Cuphea Cherrybells
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Roots faster than comparable cuphea, reducing costs and production time. Able to be produced at lower temperatures, it can also decrease the overall cost of Spring greenhouse production. Requires less special treatment because of its high resistance to Oedema.

Deep orange blooms make a showstopping display in the landscape and in combos. Attracts bees and hummingbirds; a great pollinator plant.

'Cherrybells'

(Flowering Only License)

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General Information

Height: 10-12" (25-30cm)

Spread: 14-20" (36-51cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

Propagation Guide

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

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 6-8

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Requires all flower buds to be pinched out of the liner in order to create better branching in finished product.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.4-5.8

Light Levels (fc): 6,000-12,000

Temperature Day: 70-75°F (21-24°C)

Temperature Night: 59-64°F (15-18°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Benefits from a paclobutrazol(D) 2 ppm to control finished habit. Also can benefit from a Florel(S) 250 ppm tank mix with Configure(S) 75 ppm to increase branching.

Pests: Whitefly, aphids

Diseases: Botrytis, Root rot

Comments: Pinch as needed to shape. Fertilize regularly. Crop times will be shortest under high light.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 6-8 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-5 ppp, 7-9 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-6 ppp, 10-12 weeks

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