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!

Culture Guide

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