An award-winning hybrid series with H. villosa bloodlines. Uniform mounding habit makes great retail gallons. Attractively veined leaves. Good heat tolerance. Rich red ruffled foliage gleams from spring to fall. Vigorous grower. White flowers in summer.
Production Location: Florida
Tray Size: 72 plants
Common Name: Coral bells
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
Mature Height: 14 inches
Color: Purple
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Patent/Royalty: ('TNHEUFR') PP29644 .25 per plant included in tray price
Cell Size: 72 cell tray. Depth 2.35". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 2.23
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 60-70 F (days) 50-60 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Apply fungicide drench at transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at low levels of 100 - 150 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants on the dry side.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Botrytis, pythium, powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot
Vernalization Requirements: Required for flowering.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Day Neutral
Other: None
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 60-70 F (days) 50-60 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Apply fungicide drench at transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at low levels of 100 - 150 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants on the dry side.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Botrytis, pythium, powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot
Vernalization Requirements: Required for flowering.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Day Neutral
Other: None