New Cha-Cha™ Diva Lavender
‘Balchadend’
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia
‘Balchaucia’
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Lavender
‘Balchalav’
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Orange
‘Balchaora’
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Red
‘Balchared’ PP34,064
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Red Kiss
‘Balchariss’
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Yellow
‘Balchaelo’
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Deep Blue
‘Balchadeb’
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Diva Apricot
‘Balchadap’ PP33,008
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Diva Hot Pink
‘Balchadotin’ PP32,611
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Frosty Lemon
‘Balchafrem’ PP32,450
(Flowering Only License)
Cha-Cha™ Tangerine
‘Balchatang’
(Flowering Only License)

Cha-Cha™ Calibrachoa

Cha-Cha series is 25% more vigorous than Cabaret series with large, cascading blooms.
Easy-to-produce series is uniform in size with an early flowering time.
Perfect for large containers, hanging baskets and mixes, and features three color-shifting types!

NEW Diva Lavender: A new purple color-shifting addition to the series.

General Information

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- Height: 6-12" (15-30cm)
- Spread: 12-24" (30-61cm)
- Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
Propagation Guide

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- 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

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- 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)

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- 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
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  Cha-Cha Calibrachoa from Ball FloraPlant
  
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Varieties

New Cha-Cha™ Diva Lavender

Cha-Cha™ Diva Apricot

Cha-Cha™ Diva Hot Pink

Cha-Cha™ Frosty Lemon

Cha-Cha™ Tangerine