Brachyscome Fresco™ Purple

New Brachyscome Fresco™ Purple
‘DBRAFRESPU’
(Flowering Only License)

Fresco Purple has finely textured foliage and small blue flowers that last all season long. Compact and upright-mounded plants prefer cooler temperatures. High light will produce the best habit for brighter, larger blooms than Enduring Blue, which is replaced by Brasco Violet.

FRESCO is a U.S. trademark of Danziger Flower Farm.

General Information

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- Height: 4-6" (10-15cm)
  
  Spread: 8-12" (20-30cm)
  
  Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 32, 50, 72, 84, 105
  
  Rooting Hormone: Optional
  
  Average Days with Mist: 6-8
  
  Pinch: Yes
  
  Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4-5
  
  Average propagation time for perennials includes 3-5 weeks to bulk-up the liner before beginning cold treatment when started in late Summer or early Autumn.
  
  Comments: Brachyscome has a lower mist requirement that other crops. Be sure to keep the soil from becoming saturated during rooting phase. Avoid sticking too deep.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
  
  Light Levels (fc): 5,000-9,000
  
  Temperature Day: 65-75°F (18-24°C)
  
  Temperature Night: 58-65°F (14-18°C)
  
  Fertilization (ppm N): 125-200
  
  No. of Pinches: 0-1
  
  Plant Growth Regulators (S) = spray / (D) = drench: Generally not needed.
  
  Pests: Thrips, whitefly
  
  Diseases: Botrytis, Thielaviopsis
  
  Comments: Cool temperatures and high light levels will produce the highest quality plants.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 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: 4-5 ppp, 10-14 weeks
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New Brachyscome Fresco™ Purple