Fantasia® Zonal Geranium

New Fantasia^® Dark Red Improved
‘TOSTD0342’ PPAF
(Flowering Only License)
New Fantasia^® Fuchsia Berry
‘TOSTD0414’
(Flowering Only License)
New Fantasia^® Orange
‘TOSTD0188’ PPAF
(Flowering Only License)
New Fantasia^® Pink Flare
‘TOSTD0532’
(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^® Cranberry Sizzle
‘Tosfancriz’ PP25,511
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Salmon
‘Sil Soren’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Raspberry Twizzle
‘Balfanrazl’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Purple Sizzle
‘Sil Baldo 448’ PP23,597
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Violet
‘Balfanimvio’ PP18,556
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Cardinal Red
‘Balfanimcar’ PP16,514
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Neon Rose
‘Balfanero’ PP16,534
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Strawberry Sizzle
‘Sil Claudio’
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Coral
‘Balfancori’ PP12,455
(Flowering Only License)
Fantasia^® Shocking Pink
‘Balfanshop’ PP12,494
(Flowering Only License)

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 Dark Red Improved: Improved habit with more uniform branching and better garden performance. The genetic habit is a perfect match to Cardinal Red.
NEW Fuchsia Berry: A bright, exciting new color for the series in a color class that does not exist in zonal geraniums.
NEW Orange: A true orange addition with a great dark leaf habit that matches the series. Replaces Coral.

NEW Pink Flare: Has been improved for shipment of quality unrooted cuttings.

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
  
  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: 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
Download Culture

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Videos
- The Darkest Red Geranium - Fantasia Dark Red
  
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Additional Information
-  Genesis Geraniums Direct Stick Culture - South

Varieties

New Fantasia^® Dark Red Improved

New Fantasia^® Fuchsia Berry

New Fantasia^® Orange

New Fantasia^® Pink Flare

Fantasia^® White

Fantasia^® Appleblossom

Fantasia^® Flamingo Rose

Fantasia^® Pink

Fantasia^® Scarlet

Fantasia^® Cranberry Sizzle

Fantasia^® Salmon

Fantasia^® Raspberry Twizzle

Fantasia^® Purple Sizzle

Fantasia^® Violet

Fantasia^® Cardinal Red

Fantasia^® Neon Rose

Fantasia^® Strawberry Sizzle

Fantasia^® Coral

Fantasia^® Shocking Pink