Calibrachoa Cha-Cha™ Deep Blue

Vigorous Mounded

Cha-Cha series is 25% more vigorous than Cabaret^® 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 several color-shifting Diva types!

'Balchadeb'

(Flowering Only License)

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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, paclobutrazol(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.