Focus™ Ivy Geranium

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Focus™ Red
‘Toscat1141’
(Flowering Only License)
Focus™ Burgundy
‘Florpeltburg’
(Flowering Only License)
Focus™ Hot Pink
‘Tosfohopi’
(Flowering Only License)
Focus™ Red Ice
‘Tosforice’ PP25,545
(Flowering Only License)
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‘Florpeltpipu’
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Focus™ Ivy Geranium

Focus™ Ivy Geranium

Compact, dark leaf.

The only compact, dark-leafed ivy geranium series on the market.
Habit stays tight and controlled for growing in pot-tight basket production.
Naturally compact habit simplifies small pot and quart production.
Dark leaves add attractive contrast for greater appeal and value.
Perfect uniformity across all colors.

General Information

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- Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)
- Spread: 12-14" (30-36cm)
- Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): See Comments
- Rooting Hormone: Optional
- Average Days with Mist: 9-13
- Pinch: No
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4-5
- Comments: Stick immediately upon arrival. Geraniums are best rooted in a media strip form to allow for maximum airflow and avoid foliage overlap. Ivy geraniums require 25-30% less mist in propagation compared to zonals. Propagate under separate mist programs. Remove flower buds at transplanting.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
- Light Levels (fc): 2,500-4,000
- Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)
- Temperature Night: 62-67°F (17-19°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300
- No. of Pinches: 1-2
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Cycocel(S) 750-1,500 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. PGR generally not needed for basket production.
- Pests: Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites
- Diseases: Botrytis, Oedema, Pythium, Xanthomonas
- Comments: Avoid drastic swings in soil moisture to reduce Oedema.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 8-10 weeks
- 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks
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Varieties

Focus™ Burgundy

Focus™ Hot Pink

Focus™ Red Ice