Top 3 Desana Varieties 1 Lime
2 Bronze 3 Maple
C ommonly known as sweet potato vine, ipomoeas have become the most popular trailing accent in mixed containers and baskets. They also fill out beds quickly. Suntory’s Desana line of ipomoeas features a compact habit with short internodes in four dramatic colors – Lime, Maple, Bronze Tips for Producing Desana Ipomoeas
and Compact Red. Desanas make excellent 4-inch and 6-inch finished pots. They also work wonders in combinations by adding color, texture and drama without dominating complementary plantings. Desanas thrive in warm, humid climates. Plants reach a length of up to 7 feet and spread 18 to 42 inches.
General Culture Rooted cuttings should be potted up as soon as possible in 4- to 6-inch pots, using a well-drained peat/perlite mix with pH of 6.0-6.5. Temperatures of the crop at this stage should be 72-80˚F during the day and 60-65˚F at night. This will help roots develop. Do not overwater at this stage. Growth will stop at tempera- tures of 45-48˚F or lower. Light levels should remain medium to high at 4,000-7,000 footcandles. Internodes are likely to stretch under low-light conditions. Water plants uniformly using a com- plete water soluble fertilizer, such as 100-200 ppm nitrogen, 20-10-20 and 15-0-15. A little extra iron is benefi- cial. Aim for an EC of 1.5 to 2.0. Foli- age color may change in response to fertilizer levels. Maintain moderately moist soil.
This crop may require pinching to encourage the right habit and breaks
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Suntory Spring Production Guide
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