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New Fantasia^® Violet Improved
‘TOSPL190201’ PP18,556
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Lavender Sizzle
‘TOSTC2036’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Shocking Blue
‘Tosfanshlu’ PP33,377
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Dark Red
‘TOSTD0342’ PP31,906
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Fuchsia Berry
‘TOSTD0414’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Orange
‘TOSTD0188’ PP31,671
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® White
‘Toscat0535’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Appleblossom
‘Tosfanbloss’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Flamingo Rose
‘Tosfanflam’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Pink
‘Tosfanpink’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Scarlet
‘Tosfanscarim’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Salmon
‘Sil Soren’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Cranberry Sizzle
‘Tosfancriz’ PP25,511
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Shocking Pink
‘Balfanshoci’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Purple Sizzle
‘Sil Baldo 448’ PP23,597
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Cardinal Red
‘Balfanimcar’ PP16,514
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Strawberry Sizzle
‘Sil Claudio’
(Flowering Only License)

Fantasia^® Zonal Geranium

Fantasia® Zonal Geranium

Medium vigor, dark leaf.

Dark leaves offer superb contrast to bright blooms.
Excellent uniformity for more plants per sq. ft. and optimum shipping density.
Targeted range of core and novelty colors simplifies selection.
Best suited to 5-in. (13-cm) and larger pots and hanging baskets.

NEW Violet Improved: Improved habit and branching with the same great color and flower power.

Also available as Genesis direct-stick callused cuttings.

General Information

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- Height: 12-14" (30-36cm)
- 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: 9-12
- Pinch: No
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
- Comments: Stick immediately upon arrival. Geraniums are best rooted in media in strip form to allow for maximum airflow and avoid foliage overlap. After initial rehydration, careful misting is required to optimize callus and root initiation. Mature leaves should show slight wilting at midday and regain turgor in the late afternoon under ideal mist conditions. Leaf petiole wilting indicates undermisting. Overmisting leads to Botrytis. Remove flower buds at transplanting.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 6.2-6.6
- Light Levels (fc): 3,500-6,000
- Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)
- Temperature Night: 62-67°F (17-19°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300
- No. of Pinches: 0
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Cycocel(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; Florel(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.
- Pests: Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites
- Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas
- Comments: Day and night temperatures of 71 to 76°F (21 to 24°C) are ideal for the earliest stages of plant development. Fantasia Geraniums usually do not require PGRs to produce high-quality plants. Refer to the Fantasia Zonal Geranium Grower Facts at ballfloraplant.com for detailed culture information.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 8-9 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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Additional Information
-  Genesis Geraniums Direct Stick Culture - South

Varieties

New Fantasia^® Violet Improved

Fantasia^® Lavender Sizzle

Fantasia^® Shocking Blue

Fantasia^® Dark Red

Fantasia^® Fuchsia Berry

Fantasia^® Orange

Fantasia^® White

Fantasia^® Appleblossom

Fantasia^® Flamingo Rose

Fantasia^® Pink

Fantasia^® Scarlet

Fantasia^® Salmon

Fantasia^® Cranberry Sizzle

Fantasia^® Shocking Pink

Fantasia^® Purple Sizzle

Fantasia^® Cardinal Red

Fantasia^® Strawberry Sizzle