Dipladenia Tropica™ Grande Citrine

Medium Vining

Earlier blooming, with better branching and blooming capacity versus the competition.
Ideal for patio or garden containers with a support (like a trellis or tepee).
Support required.

The world’s first and only yellow dipladenia.
Hand-training is no longer required.

'LANCONNECTICUT'

(Flowering Only License)

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 12 - 60" (30 - 152 cm)

Spread: 12 - 16" (30 - 41 cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 72-102

Rooting Hormone: Yes

Average Days with Mist: 12-18

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4-5

Comments: 1 pinch in propagation, 1 in finish stage.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.5-6

Light Levels (fc): 5,000-7,000

Temperature Day: 70-75°F (21-24°C)

Temperature Night: 60-65°F (16-18°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 190-210

No. of Pinches: 2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Daminozide(S) 2,500-5,000 ppm, paclobutrazol(D) 0.5-2 ppm for internode control. Benzyladenine(S) 300 ppm a week before pinch promotes branching.

Pests: Aphids (during early Spring), spider mites (during very dry weather)

Diseases: Bacteria Leaf Spot

Comments:

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 16-18 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1 ppp, 20-22 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 2 ppp, 20-22 weeks