Secrets of Producing Sundiascia Diascias S UNDIASCIA Is a completely new form of diascia that
General Culture Sundiascia is ideal for an early spring program but can also be grown with warmer crops and bloom longer into the season through early summer. Longer days will create taller flower spikes. Mix in early season containers as a gorgeous upright thriller. Lighting Sundiascia prefers moderate to low light levels, but can take full sun in the garden once established. Crop Timing • 4-inch pots – five to seven weeks with one liner and two pinches Watering Maintain moderately moist soil.
• 6-inch pots – seven to nine weeks with one to two liners and three pinches • 10-inch baskets – nine to 11 weeks with four to five liners and no pinch Temperature Maintain temperatures between 70- 75°F during the day and 60°F at night. Feeding Keep pH between 5.6-6.0. Use a con- stant feed of a complete water soluble fertilizer, 200 ppm. Growth Regulators Spray 10-15 ppm Sumagic. Apply as needed. Be very light with plant growth regulators for taller flower spikes. Pests & Diseases Monitor plants for mites and aphids. Watch for Botrytis on finished flowers and foliage.
offers market benefits along with a stunning show of color. Tall stems display 3-inch flower spikes boldly. This new shape also saves growing and ship- ping space and prevents breaks from the center. Plants are more heat tolerant than typical diascia but Sundiascia is not a summer crop. Colors include Upright Orange, Upright Blush Pink and Upright Rose Pink.
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Suntory Spring Production Guide
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