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Gomphrena Piñata
‘Balgovarpur’ CPBRAF, PP33,003
Gomphrena Piñata
Offers a nice, mounding to upright habit and bold, bright, hot pink blooms with cream and gold-striped foliage. Exceptional heat and drought tolerance. Eye-catching color all Summer long!
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General Information
Height:
14-16" (36-41cm)
Spread:
10-12" (25-30cm)
Exposure:
Sun
Propagation Guide
Tray Sizes (cells/tray):
78
Rooting Hormone:
Yes
Average Days with Mist:
14-21
Pinch:
Yes
Average Propagation Time (weeks):
3-4
Comments:
Bottom heat speeds up root development.
Finishing
Soil pH:
5.8-6.2
Light Levels (fc):
3,500-5,000
Temperature Day:
65-72°F (18-22°C)
Temperature Night:
66°F (19°C)
Fertilization (ppm N):
150-200
No. of Pinches:
1-2
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench:
If necessary, applying B-Nine (daminozide) at 1,500 ppm/0.15% is an option to control plant height and/or help tone the plant.
Pests:
Thrips
Diseases:
Botrytis
Comments:
Pinch once 2 weeks after transplant, unless growing in larger containers. Piñata is a heat-loving plant. Keep this in mind when growing on – to not start too early in the northern regions. Keep soil moderately dry.
Crop Time (weeks)
4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts:
1 ppp, 7-8 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons:
1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets:
2-3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
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