Petunia Bluerific

Medium-vigor varieties are well-suited for gallon and larger production. The colors also make great additions to mixed containers, and are best for gallon and 12-in. (30-cm) hanging baskets. Early flowering.

This unique color creates excitement in the market.

'Bluerific'

(Flowering Only License)

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)

Spread: 16-22" (41-56cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 6-9

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Avoid stretch by moving crop to cooler air temperature in second and third weeks of propagation. Transplant on time.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.4-5.8

Light Levels (fc): 5,000-8,000

Temperature Day: 59-76°F (15-24°C)

Temperature Night: 53-61°F (12-16°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300

No. of Pinches: 0-1

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: B-Nine(S) 1,000-2,000 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early. Paclobutrazol(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size.

Pests: Whitefly, thrips, leafminers

Diseases: Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus

Comments: Cool temperatures and high light will reduce need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 5-7 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 8-11 weeks