Building a better Hydrangea
Producing high-quality flowering hydrangea requires a thoughtful process from cutting to finish. Follow these critical steps to maximize the potential of Hydrangeas.
Example 6” Mother’s Day Crop
Example 6” Mother’s Day Crop
Example 6” Mother’s Day Crop
Use a large plug such as a 72 or 50 cell.
Use a large plug such as a 72 or 50 cell.
Cool plants for a minimum of 1000 hours before forcing
Cool plants for a minimum of 1000 hours before forcing
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Weeks 5 to 15
Weeks 15 to 24
Week 28
Weeks 5 to 15
Weeks 15 to 24
Week 28
Weeks 42 to 7
Weeks 42 to 7
Weeks 29 to 41
Weeks 29 to 41
Weeks 7 to 19
Weeks 7 to 19
Propagation
Cooling
Forcing
Potting & Growing On
Building Buds
Final Pinch
Propagation
Cooling
Forcing
Potting & Growing On
Building Buds
Final Pinch
Apply Aluminum
Apply Aluminum
Dormant Plants Quality genetics are best when paired with high quality dormant plants.
Weeks 32 to 39
Weeks 32 to 39
Apply 8x at an EC of 2.5ms Maintain pH of 4.0 .
Apply 8x at an EC of 2.5ms Maintain pH of 4.0
Typical 6” dormant plant with superior branching of genetics.
Ordering Information
All of our varieties are available as unrooted cuttings and dormant plants. For ordering, availability and pricing, contact your preferred broker sales representative.
To order dormant plants, contact Creekside Greenhouses for availability.
4397 Fairlane Rd. Jordan Station
Ontario, Canada LOR 1S0 Phone: +1 (905) 562-4126
For a complete list of distribution partners, please visit: syngentaflowers-us.com/distributors Syngenta Flowers, LLC. p. (408) 847-7333 (800) 549-0159 US ONLY f. (408) 848-5429 syngentaflowers-us.com
Field of dormant plants before cooling stage. Ontario, Canada.
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