NEW Calibrachoa Bumble Bee™ Orange Improved
<< Bumble Bee™ Collection

One-of-a-kind colors and strong vigor for full-bodied mixed containers. Flowers stay open even under the lowest light conditions. Strong adaptability: specially selected to stand up to harsh conditions.

The first orange star on the market is improved, featuring larger flowers, better branching and earlier flowering.

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 6-12" (15-30cm)

Spread: 12-24" (30-61cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

Propagation Guide

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

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 6-8

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Avoid wide fluctuations in soil moisture. Apply preventative fungicide drench at 18-21 days after sticking.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.4-5.8

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

Temperature Day: 71-76°F (22-24°C)

Temperature Night: 50-58°F (10-14°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Use B-Nine(S) 2,500-5,000 ppm, Bonzi(D) 3-8 ppm or Florel(S) 300-500 ppm applied 1 time up to 3 times for large baskets to maintain habit as needed.

Pests: Thrips, aphids, leafminers

Diseases: Root rot

Comments: Cooler air temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for plant growth regulators. Maintain pH at 5.2-5.8 to optimize plant health. Crop times will be shortest as days lengthen in Spring. Apply preventative broad-spectrum fungicide drench early (7-10 days after transplant). Avoid saturated media and excessive feed levels.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 6-9 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 7-11 weeks

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

NEW Calibrachoa Bumble Bee™ Orange Improved << Bumble Bee™ Collection