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Double Impatiens Fiesta™ Sparkler Cherry

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  • Elegant shade selection has the biggest, most fully double rose-like blooms.
  • Fast, easy and economical to grow in bench-run programs.
  • Excellent branching and uniformity mean fewer PGRs and less stretching.
  • Suitable for 4 to 6-in. (10 to 15-cm) pots and 10 to 12-in. (25 to 30-cm) containers.
Height: 10 to 16 in. (25 to 40 cm)
Spread: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm)
Best for: 4-in. (10-cm) pots

Gardeners can’t resist these mini-rose look-alikes – especially when they see how easy they are to maintain! These early bloomers are easy to grow, too: excellent branching and uniformity mean less stretching and fewer PGRs. Ideal for landscapes, baskets, combos and patio planters.

General Information

Height: 10-16" (25-41cm)
Spread: 10-12" (25-30cm)
Exposure: Shade, Partial Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
Rooting Hormone: No
Average Days with Mist: 5-8
Pinch: No
Average Propagation Time (weeks): 2-3
Comments: Reduce mist as soon as possible to reduce stretch. Transplant on time.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
Light Levels (fc): 4,000-6,000
Temperature Day: 68-76°F (20-24°C)
Temperature Night: 56-61°F (13-16°C)
Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
No. of Pinches: 0-1
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Bonzi(S) 5-15 ppm can be used to control habit early; Bonzi(D) 0.5-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size. Florel(S) 100-200 ppm can be used to improve branching but will usually not be needed.
Pests: Leafminers, thrips
Diseases: Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, Botrytis, Pythium
Comments: Start feeding immediately after transplanting. Avoid water stress in all stages of crop. Avoid cold stress (night temperatures below 65°F/18°C). Maintain EC above 1.0 (SME). Use early PGR applications to achieve ideal finished plants.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 6-9 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 4-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Double Impatiens Fiesta™ Sparkler Cherry

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