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Calibrachoa Bumble Bee™ Pink
‘Balcanumbi’ PP29,547
(Flowering Only License)
Calibrachoa Bumble Bee™ Pink
One-of-a-kind colors and strong vigor for full-bodied mixed containers.
Flowers stay open under the lowest light conditions – look fresh at retail!
Strong adaptability: specially selected to stand up to harsh conditions.
Well-suited for 6-in. (15-cm) pots up to large hanging baskets.
Features a vibrant, unique bicolor pattern with large flowers.
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General Information
Height:
10-15" (25-38cm)
Spread:
10-15" (25-38cm)
Exposure:
Sun
Propagation Guide
Tray Sizes (cells/tray):
50, 72, 84, 105
Rooting Hormone:
No
Average Days with Mist:
6-8
Pinch:
Yes
Average Propagation Time (weeks):
3-4
Comments:
Avoid wide fluctuations in soil moisture. Apply preventative fungicide drench at 18-21 days after sticking.
Finishing
Soil pH:
5.4-5.8
Light Levels (fc):
5,000-8,000
Temperature Day:
71-76°F (22-24°C)
Temperature Night:
50-58°F (10-14°C)
Fertilization (ppm N):
225-300
No. of Pinches:
1-2
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench:
Use B-Nine(S) 2,500-5,000 ppm, Bonzi(D) 3-8 ppm or Florel(S) 300-500 ppm applied 1 time up to 3 times for large baskets to maintain habit as needed.
Pests:
Thrips, aphids, leafminers
Diseases:
Root rot
Comments:
Cooler air temperatures and high light will reduce or eliminate any need for plant growth regulators. Maintain pH at 5.2-5.8 to optimize plant health. Crop times will be shortest as days lengthen in Spring. Apply preventative broad-spectrum fungicide drench early (7-10 days after transplant). Avoid saturated media and excessive feed levels.
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, 7-11 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets:
3-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks
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Calibrachoa Bumble Bee™ Pink