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Osteospermum Blushing Beauty
‘Balostush’
(Flowering Only License)
Osteospermum Blushing Beauty
Makes a colorful pair with Blue Eyed Beauty, matching well in habit and timing.
The golden yellow color and purple/pink center offer a warm, romantic touch.
Fits in our collection of exciting colors for unique-looking osteospermum.
Also available as Genesis direct-stick callused cuttings.
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General Information
Height:
10-14" (25-36cm)
Spread:
14-20" (36-51cm)
Exposure:
Sun
Propagation Guide
Tray Sizes (cells/tray):
32, 50, 72, 84, 105
Rooting Hormone:
Yes
Average Days with Mist:
9-12
Pinch:
Optional
Average Propagation Time (weeks):
3-4
Comments:
Maintain uniformity in mist and soil temperature. Do not allow cuttings to wilt. Pinch to increase branching.
Finishing
Soil pH:
5.8-6.2
Light Levels (fc):
5,000-9,000
Temperature Day:
59-76°F (15-24°C)
Temperature Night:
44-55°F (7-13°C)
Fertilization (ppm N):
225-300
No. of Pinches:
1
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench:
Is responsive to B-Nine(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm alone or as a tank mix(S) with Cycocel 750-1,000 ppm. Bonzi(S) 15-30 ppm is also effective.
Pests:
Aphids, whitefly, thrips
Diseases:
Root and stem rot, Botrytis
Comments:
After transplanting, allow plants to become established for 1-2 weeks at 60-65°F (15-18°C). Once plants are well established, begin growing at recommended cool temperatures. After 4-6 weeks of cool conditions, plants can be forced in 6-8 weeks.
Crop Time (weeks)
4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts:
1 ppp, 10-13 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons:
2-3 ppp, 11-14 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets:
3-4 ppp, 11-15 weeks
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Additional Information
Genesis: Liner v. Direct Stick
Varieties
Osteospermum Blushing Beauty