Osteospermum Blushing Beauty

Osteospermum Blushing Beauty
‘Balostush’
(Flowering Only License)

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.

General Information

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- Height: 10-14" (25-36cm)
  
  Spread: 14-20" (36-51cm)
  
  Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide

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- 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
  
  Average propagation time for perennials includes 3-5 weeks to bulk-up the liner before beginning cold treatment when started in late Summer or early Autumn.
  
  Comments: Maintain uniformity in mist and soil temperature. Do not allow cuttings to wilt. Pinch to increase branching.
Finishing

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- 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)

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- 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