Round, upright-facing flowers bloom in shades of red, pink, white, yellow, and purple. Blooms appear from February to April over leathery green mounds of semi-evergreen foliage. 2005 PPA Plant of the Year! The first bloom of spring! These orientalis hybrids (×hybridus) have glossy foliage and bear distinct, long-lasting flowers that first appear in late winter and hold their blooms into the spring. Evergreen in mild winters.
Cell Size: 50 cell tray. Depth 2.31". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 4.64
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 50-60 F (days) 40-50 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at low levels of 100 - 150 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: No serious insect or disease problems.
Vernalization Requirements: Required for flowering.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Day Neutral
Other: These plants will benefit from 50% shade cover.
