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Early Springs™ Lavender
‘Balspringlav’ PPAF
(Flowering Only License)
Early Springs™ Sky Blue
‘Balspringskl’ PP35,531
(Flowering Only License)
Early Springs™ Blue
‘Balspringlu’
(Flowering Only License)
Early Springs™ Pink
‘Balspringin’
(Flowering Only License)
Early Springs™ White
‘Balspringitim’
(Flowering Only License)
Early Springs™ Dark Blue
‘KLELE12472’ PP25,289
(Flowering Only License)
Early Springs™ Magenta
‘Balspringma’
(Flowering Only License)

Early Springs™ Lobelia

Early Springs™ Lobelia

Early Springs is a uniform series.
Try mixing colors for a great-looking monoculture basket.
Compact habit allows for pot-tight production with minimal PGRs and easy shipping.
Can be grown cool for energy savings, but also performs beautifully in heat.
Just one plant fills a quart or gallon container.

General Information

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- Height: 6-8" (15-20cm)
- Spread: 6-10" (15-25cm)
- Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
- Rooting Hormone: Optional
- Average Days with Mist: 6-9
- Pinch: Recommended
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4-5
- Comments: Hormone will improve rooting. Pinch 18-21 days after sticking to improve branching.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
- Light Levels (fc): 5,000-8,000
- Temperature Day: 71-76°F (22-24°C)
- Temperature Night: 56-61°F (13-16°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
- No. of Pinches: 1-2
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Generally not needed.
- Pests: Aphids, thrips
- Diseases: Botrytis
- Comments: Transplant 24-28 days after stick, and optional pinch again 10-14 days after transplant. 4-in. (10-cm) size may skip second pinch. Keep on dry side.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
- 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1 ppp, 9-11 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 4-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks
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Varieties

Early Springs™ Lavender

Early Springs™ Sky Blue

Early Springs™ Blue

Early Springs™ Pink

Early Springs™ White

Early Springs™ Dark Blue

Early Springs™ Magenta