Mecardonia Little Sunshine

Mecardonia Little Sunshine
‘SAKMEC002’ PP24,515
(Flowering Only License)

Mecardonia Little Sunshine

USDA Zone: Zone 10

This easy-to-produce variety flowers from Spring to Fall, making it versatile in programs all year long.
It is very tolerant of cool and warm conditions, and it will not cycle out of color at the point of sale.
It works well in 4-in. (10-cm) pots to hanging baskets, and offers great performance in the landscape.

General Information

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- Height: 4-6" (10-15cm)
  
  Spread: 14-18" (36-46cm)
  
  Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 105, 207
  
  Rooting Hormone: Yes
  
  Average Days with Mist: 6-8
  
  Pinch: Yes
  
  Average Propagation Time (weeks): 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: Rooting hormone is recommended, but not required.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.5-6.0
  
  Light Levels (fc): 3,500-6,000
  
  Temperature Day: 68-77°F (20-25°C)
  
  Temperature Night: 68°F (20°C)
  
  Fertilization (ppm N): 150-200
  
  No. of Pinches: 2 for pot sizes over 6 in. (15 cm)
  
  Plant Growth Regulators (S) = spray / (D) = drench: Plant Growth Regulators not needed when grown in high light.
  
  Pests: Aphids, fungus gnats, slugs/snails
  
  Diseases: Botrytis, root and stem root
  
  Comments: Mecardonia is heat and drought tolerant in the landscape. Generally, finished production pots can be produced with little to no maintenance required.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts : 1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
  
  6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 6-8 weeks
  
  10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 5-6 ppp, 10-12 weeks
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Mecardonia Little Sunshine