Osteospermum Blue Eyed Beauty

Change the way you look at osteos – perfect for premium, early Spring sales. The bright Spring yellow and contrasting center grab your eye from afar. Exceptional bicolor has excellent habit, flower presentation and shelf life.

Also available as Genesis direct-stick callused cuttings.

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Blue Eyed Beauty Osteospermum

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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