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ASSORTMENT PROPAGATION GUIDELINES VERNALIZATION FINISHING GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULES CULTURAL GUIDELINES Hardiness Plug Media EC Plant Growth (USDA Blooming Plug Seeds/ Germ. Temp Stage 2–3 Time Vernalization Duration (wks) & Suggested Pot Sizes : Temperature Photoperiod (mS/cm) Fertilizer Rate Regulator (PGR) Species / Series Zone) Season Size Plug Seed Cover (Stage 1) Temp (wks) Comments Requirement Temperature (ADT) Comments ppp : Finish Crop Time (Day/Night) (Day Length) Media pH SME (ppm N) Spray (S) Drench (D) Insects & Diseases Comments Anemone hupehensis 4–8 Fall 288 3 Light 60–65° F 60–65° F 10–12 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. Plants flower 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 12–14 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 5.6–6.2 1.5–2.0 150–200 from Bonzi® (D) 2 ppm Thrips, Botrytis Improved color stability and uniformity in flowering. Pink Saucer™ Vermiculite (16–19° C) (16–18° C) Flowering naturally in late summer to early fall. 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day calcium-based fertilizers Aquilegia caerulea 4–9 Spring 288 2 Light 65–70° F 64–68° F 9–10 Cold Required 3–4 Short vernalization period required for 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 9–11 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Facultative 5.6–6.2 1.5–2.0 150–200 from B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm, Spider Mites, Aphids, Origami™ Vermiculite (19–21° C) (18–20° C) 50–55° F (10–12° C) more uniform flowering. 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 9–11 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day calcium-based Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm Botrytis, Pythium, 2 GAL : 4–5 ppp : 9–11 wks fertilizers Powdery Mildew Arabis blepharophylla 3–7 Early 288 3–4 Light 68–72° F 60–65° F 7–8 Cold Required 5–8 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 7–8 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Facultative 5.5–6.5 1.25–1.75 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm Aphids, Botrytis, Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Rose Delight™ Spring Vermiculite (20–22° C) (16–18° C) 40–50° F (5–10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 7–8 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Pythium, Rhizoctonia Arabis caucasica 3–7 Early 288 3–4 No Cover 65–70° F 60–65° F 6–7 Cold Required 5–8 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.5 1.25–1.75 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm Aphids, Botrytis, Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Little Treasure™ Spring (18–21° C) (16–18° C) 40–50° F (5–10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed Pythium, Rhizoctonia Arenaria montana 4–7 Early 288 2–3 Light 64–68° F 60–65° F 5–6 Cold Required 8–10 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 8–9 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Obligate 5.5–6.2 1.0–1.5 50 –75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm Aphids, Botrytis, Growing outdoors under cold condtions will increase crop times. Blizzard™ Spring Vermiculite (18–20° C) (16–18° C) 40–50° F (5–10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 8–9 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Pythium, Rhizoctonia Watch EC levels as roots are sensitive to high salt concentrations. Aubrieta hybrida 4–7 Early 288 2–3 Light 64–68° F 60–65° F 5–6 B-Nine® (S) 1500–2500 ppm or Cold Required 6–10 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 14–18 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.5 1.0–1.5 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500–3750 ppm, If grown outside, cover plants to prevent losses at temperatures Audrey™ Spring Vermiculite (18–20° C) (16–18° C) Cycocel® (S) 500–750 ppm if needed 40–50° F ( 5–10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 14–18 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed Cycocel® (S) 500–1000 ppm below freezing. to tone plugs. Aurinia saxatilis 3–8 Early 288 3–4 No Cover 65–72° F 64–68° F 6–7 Cold Required 5–8 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.5 1.25–1.75 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm Aphids, Downy Mildew Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Summit™ Spring (18–22° C) (18–20° C) 40–50° F (5–10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed Watch for Downy Mildew under high humidity and prolonged leaf wetness. Good plant for rock gardens and walls. Campanula cochlearifolia 6–9 Summer 288 3–4 No Cover 65–72° F 64–68° F 8–9 Grow plugs under short day conditions First-year N/A No vernalization needed. Plants flower 1 QT : 1 ppp : 10–12 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.6–6.2 1.5–2.0 150–200 from B-Nine® (S) 2500–3750 ppm, Aphids, Spider Mites, After transplanting, keep plants under short day conditions for Swinging Bells™ (18–22° C) (18–20° C) (<12 hours). Flowering naturally in the summer season. 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day calcium-based Cycocel® (S) 500–1000 ppm Whiteflies, Botrytis, Pythium 2–3 weeks, then provide daylengths of 13.5 hours or more to fertilizers force flowering. Campanula garganica 5–9 Summer 288 2–4 No Cover 68–72° F 65–68° F 8–9 Grow plugs under short day conditions Cold 6–10 Vernalized plants will flower earlier and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 10–12 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.6–6.2 1.5–2.0 150–200 from B-Nine® (S) 2500–3750 ppm, Aphids, Spider Mites, Grow indoors/outdoors with high light conditions, well drained soil and Filligree™ Imp. (20–22° C) (18–20° C) (<12 hours). Beneficial 40–50° F (5–10° C) more uniformly. 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day calcium-based Cycocel® (S) 500–1000 ppm Whiteflies, Botrytis, Pythium high nutrient levels. Botrytis may become a problem if grown under fertilizers sub-optimal cultural conditions. Campanula glomerata 3–8 Summer 288 2–3 No Cover 68–72° F 65–68° F 8–9 Grow plugs under short day conditions Cold 6–10 Vernalization reduces the time to flower 1 QT : 1 ppp : 10–12 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 6.0–6.4 1.25–1.75 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm, Aphids, Spider Mites, Avoid overly wet growing conditions. Bellefleur can become soft and Bellefleur™ (20–22° C) (18–20° C) (<12 hours); sow into a high pH plug Beneficial 40–50° F (5–10° C) by 2–3 weeks. 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm, Sumagic® (S) Whiteflies, Botrytis, lodge under high feed and warm growing conditions—grow plants media (6.4–6.8). 3–5 ppm as needed Pythium cool and under reduced feed to keep under control. Campanula portenschlagiana 3–7 Summer 288 3 No Cover 68–72° F 65–68° F 9–10 Grow plugs under short day conditions First-year N/A No vernalization needed. Plants flower 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 9–10 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.5–6.5 1.0–1.5 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500–3750 ppm, Aphids, Spider Mites, After transplanting, keep plants under short day conditions for Clockwise™ (20–22° C) (18–20° C) (<12 hours). Flowering naturally in long days. 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 9–10 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Cycocel® (S) 500–1000 ppm Whiteflies, Botrytis, Pythium 2–3 weeks, then provide daylengths of 13.5 hours or more to force flowering. Campanula rapunculoides 3–9 Summer 288 3 No Cover 68–72° F 65–68° F 8–9 Grow plugs under short day conditions First-year N/A No vernalization needed. Plants flower 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 10–14 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.5–6.5 1.0–1.5 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm, Aphids, Spider Mites, Cambell™ (20–22° C) (18–20° C) (<12 hours). Flowering naturally in long days. 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 10–14 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm, Sumagic® (S) Whiteflies, Botrytis, Pythium 3–5 ppm as needed ppp = plants per pot, N/A = not applicable, wks=weeks

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ASSORTMENT PROPAGATION GUIDELINES VERNALIZATION FINISHING GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULES CULTURAL GUIDELINES Hardiness Plug Media EC Plant Growth (USDA Blooming Plug Seeds/ Germ. Temp Stage 2–3 Time Vernalization Duration (wks) & Suggested Pot Sizes : Temperature Photoperiod (mS/cm) Fertilizer Rate Regulator (PGR) Species / Series Zone) Season Size Plug Seed Cover (Stage 1) Temp (wks) Comments Requirement Temperature (ADT) Comments ppp : Finish Crop Time (Day/Night) (Day Length) Media pH SME (ppm N) Spray (S) Drench (D) Insects & Diseases Comments Coreopsis grandiflora 5–9 Spring 288 3 Light 65–72° F 65–68° F 6–8 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) First-year N/A First-year flowering perennial. 1 QT : 1 ppp : 7–8 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm, Aphids, Spider Mites, Andiamo™ Vermiculite (18–22° C) (18–20° C) 5 ppm if needed to tone plugs. Flowering No vernalization needed. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 8–9 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 200 as needed Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm, Sumagic® (S) Whiteflies, Botrytis, Pythium 3–5 ppm as needed Delphinium elatum 4–8 Late 72, 2–3 Light 65–72° F 64–68° F 7–8 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 9–10 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Facultative 6.0–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm, Aphids, Whiteflies, Pythium, Best in gallons and larger containers. Keep feed levels up Excalibur™ Spring 128 Vermiculite (18–22° C) (18–20° C) 5 ppm if needed to tone plugs. Flowering 2 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 9–10 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 200 as needed Sumagic® (S) 5–10 ppm, Bonzi® Fungal Leaf Spot throughout production. (D) 2–4 ppm at visible bud Delphinium grandiflorum 5–9 Summer 288 3 Light 65–72° F 64–68° F 7–8 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 9–10 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 6.0–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm. Apply 1 or 2 Aphids, Whiteflies, Good plant for small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Delfix® Vermiculite (18–22° C) (18–20° C) 5 ppm if needed to tone plugs. Flowering 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 9–10 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 200 as needed applications 10–14 days apart. Pythium Very uniform to flower. Keep feed levels up throughout production. Dianthus barbatus 4–9 Spring 288 3 Light 65–72° F 62–65° F 6–7 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) First-year N/A No vernalizaiton required. Can be 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 8–9 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.2 1.0–1.5 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm, Aphid, Thrips, Whiteflies, Transplant in late summer to early fall for following early spring sales. Barbarini® F1 Vermiculite (19–22° C) (17–19° C) 5 ppm if needed to tone plugs; provide Flowering transplanted in late summer to early fall 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 8–9 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) or 150 as needed Sumagic® (S) 3–5 ppm Botrytis, Pythium Transplant in early spring for summer flowering. 14 hours or more supplemental lighting for early spring sales. in plug stages. Digitalis purpurea 4–9 Late 72, 2–3 No Cover/ 65–70° F 64–68° F 6–7 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) First-year N/A No vernalization required. Can be 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 9–10 wks 70–85° F (21-29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.5 75–125 Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm or Aphids, Botrytis Large plants that are best grown in gallon or larger containers. Camelot™ Spring 128 Light (19–21° C) (18–20° C) 5 ppm if needed to tone plugs. Flowering transplanted in late summer to early fall 2 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 9–10 wks 60–65° F (16-18° C) Long Day with each irrigation Sumagic® (S) 5 ppm. Apply just Will use a significant amount of water when mature. Vermiculite for faster flowering. as the flower spike begins to elongate. Doronicum orientale 4–7 Early 288 3 Light 68–72° F 64–68° F 7–8 Cold Required 6–10 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 7–8 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.2 1.5–2.0 75–100 or Compact variety typically does Aphids, Botrytis, Leonardo™ Spring Vermiculite (20–22° C) (18–20° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1–2 ppp : 8–9 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) 150–200 as needed not require pgr Powdery Mildew, Pythium Echinacea purpurea 3–9 Late 288 2– 4 Heavy 70–75° F 62–65° F 6–7 Grow plugs under short day conditions Cold 6–10 First–year flowering perennial. Will flower 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 10–12 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 or Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm using multiple Aphids, Whiteflies, Start plants under short day conditions to allow for bulking prior Prairie Splendor™ Spring Vermiculite (21–24° C) (17–19° C) (<12 hours). Beneficial 40–50° F (5–10° C) earlier and produce more branches if 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 10–12 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day 150–200 as needed applications or Bonzi® (D) 2–3 Fusarium, Fungal Leaf Spot to flowering at 14 hours or more. vernalized. ppm at visible bud Erysimum hybridum 4–8 Early 288 1–2 No Cover 68–72° F 65–70° F 6–7 Provide 14 hours or more Cold 6–10 Vernalize for early spring sales. Provide long 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 9–10 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.2 1.5–2.0 75–100 or Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm or B-Nine® Aphids, Botrytis, Vernalization period will produce more branched habit and earlier, Canaries™ Spring (20–22° C) (19–21° C) supplemental lighting in plug stages if Beneficial 40–50° F (5–10° C) days for flowering if not vernalizing. 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 9–10 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) 150–200 as needed (S) 2500 ppm + Cycocel® (S) Powdery Mildew, more uniform flowering. If no vernalization is provided, 14 hours or no vernalization period is provided. 1000 ppm tank mix Rhizoctonia, Rust more day length will be needed to initiate flowering. Heuchera americana 3–9 Spring 128, 4–5 No Cover/ 65–72° F 64–68° F 9–10 Not Required N/A Can transplant in late summer to early fall 1 QT : 1 ppp : 10–12 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Interesting foliage color and pattern. In colder temperatures, Marvelous Marble™ 288 Light Cover (19–22° C) (18–20° C) (Sold for to bulk in the final container size. 1 GAL : 1–2 ppp : 12–14 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) (Sold for or 150 as needed only if necessary Pythium, Rhizoctonia foliage will be more purple, as temperatures increase leaves will foliage) Foliage) show silver marble pattern. Heuchera sanguinea 3–9 Spring 128, 4–5 No Cover/ 65–72° F 64–68° F 9–10 Cold Required 6–10 Bulk plants for 4 to 5 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 9–10 wks 65–75° F (18-24° C)/ Facultative 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Does not tolerate overly wet or overly dry growing conditions. Coral Forest™ 288 Light (19–22° C) (18–20° C) 40–50° F (5–10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1–2 ppp : 9–10 wks 55–65° F (13-18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed only if necessary Pythium, Rhizoctonia Vermiculite Iberis sempervirens 3–9 Early 288 3–4 Light 60–65° F 60–65° F 7–8 Cold Required 8–10 Bulk plants for 7 to 8 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm Botrytis, Powdery Mildew Pinch at transplant in fall to ensure pot fill prior to vernalization period. Tahoe™ Spring Vermiculite (16–19° C) (16–19° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) 8–10 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 5–6 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed only if necessary Lavandula angustifolia 5–9 Summer 288 2–3 Light 65–72° F 65–72° F 9–10 Grow plugs at less than 13.5 hours First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 8–9 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm, Aphids, Whiteflies, Pinch plants once established (approximately 10–14 days after Scent™ Vermiculite (19–22° C) (19–22° C) of daylength. Flowering 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 9–10 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm Phytophthora, Pythium, transplanting) in final container for best plant fill and habit. 2 GAL : 3–4 ppp : 10–11 wks Fungal Leaf Spot ppp = plants per pot, N/A = not applicable, wks=weeks

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ASSORTMENT PROPAGATION GUIDELINES VERNALIZATION FINISHING GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULES CULTURAL GUIDELINES Hardiness Plug Media EC Plant Growth (USDA Blooming Plug Seeds/ Germ. Temp Stage 2–3 Time Vernalization Duration (wks) & Suggested Pot Sizes : Temperature Photoperiod (mS/cm) Fertilizer Rate Regulator (PGR) Species / Series Zone) Season Size Plug Seed Cover (Stage 1) Temp (wks) Comments Requirement Temperature (ADT) Comments ppp : Finish Crop Time (Day/Night) (Day Length) Media pH SME (ppm N) Spray (S) Drench (D) Insects & Diseases Comments Coreopsis grandiflora 5–9 Spring 288 3 Light 65–72° F 65–68° F 6–8 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) First-year N/A First-year flowering perennial. 1 QT : 1 ppp : 7–8 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm, Aphids, Spider Mites, Andiamo™ Vermiculite (18–22° C) (18–20° C) 5 ppm if needed to tone plugs. Flowering No vernalization needed. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 8–9 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 200 as needed Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm, Sumagic® (S) Whiteflies, Botrytis, Pythium 3–5 ppm as needed Delphinium elatum 4–8 Late 72, 2–3 Light 65–72° F 64–68° F 7–8 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 9–10 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Facultative 6.0–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm, Aphids, Whiteflies, Pythium, Best in gallons and larger containers. Keep feed levels up Excalibur™ Spring 128 Vermiculite (18–22° C) (18–20° C) 5 ppm if needed to tone plugs. Flowering 2 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 9–10 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 200 as needed Sumagic® (S) 5–10 ppm, Bonzi® Fungal Leaf Spot throughout production. (D) 2–4 ppm at visible bud Delphinium grandiflorum 5–9 Summer 288 3 Light 65–72° F 64–68° F 7–8 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 9–10 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 6.0–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm. Apply 1 or 2 Aphids, Whiteflies, Good plant for small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Delfix® Vermiculite (18–22° C) (18–20° C) 5 ppm if needed to tone plugs. Flowering 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 9–10 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 200 as needed applications 10–14 days apart. Pythium Very uniform to flower. Keep feed levels up throughout production. Dianthus barbatus 4–9 Spring 288 3 Light 65–72° F 62–65° F 6–7 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) First-year N/A No vernalizaiton required. Can be 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 8–9 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.2 1.0–1.5 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm, Aphid, Thrips, Whiteflies, Transplant in late summer to early fall for following early spring sales. Barbarini® F1 Vermiculite (19–22° C) (17–19° C) 5 ppm if needed to tone plugs; provide Flowering transplanted in late summer to early fall 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 8–9 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) or 150 as needed Sumagic® (S) 3–5 ppm Botrytis, Pythium Transplant in early spring for summer flowering. 14 hours or more supplemental lighting for early spring sales. in plug stages. Digitalis purpurea 4–9 Late 72, 2–3 No Cover/ 65–70° F 64–68° F 6–7 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) First-year N/A No vernalization required. Can be 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 9–10 wks 70–85° F (21-29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.5 75–125 Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm or Aphids, Botrytis Large plants that are best grown in gallon or larger containers. Camelot™ Spring 128 Light (19–21° C) (18–20° C) 5 ppm if needed to tone plugs. Flowering transplanted in late summer to early fall 2 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 9–10 wks 60–65° F (16-18° C) Long Day with each irrigation Sumagic® (S) 5 ppm. Apply just Will use a significant amount of water when mature. Vermiculite for faster flowering. as the flower spike begins to elongate. Doronicum orientale 4–7 Early 288 3 Light 68–72° F 64–68° F 7–8 Cold Required 6–10 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 7–8 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.2 1.5–2.0 75–100 or Compact variety typically does Aphids, Botrytis, Leonardo™ Spring Vermiculite (20–22° C) (18–20° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1–2 ppp : 8–9 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) 150–200 as needed not require pgr Powdery Mildew, Pythium Echinacea purpurea 3–9 Late 288 2– 4 Heavy 70–75° F 62–65° F 6–7 Grow plugs under short day conditions Cold 6–10 First–year flowering perennial. Will flower 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 10–12 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 or Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm using multiple Aphids, Whiteflies, Start plants under short day conditions to allow for bulking prior Prairie Splendor™ Spring Vermiculite (21–24° C) (17–19° C) (<12 hours). Beneficial 40–50° F (5–10° C) earlier and produce more branches if 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 10–12 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day 150–200 as needed applications or Bonzi® (D) 2–3 Fusarium, Fungal Leaf Spot to flowering at 14 hours or more. vernalized. ppm at visible bud Erysimum hybridum 4–8 Early 288 1–2 No Cover 68–72° F 65–70° F 6–7 Provide 14 hours or more Cold 6–10 Vernalize for early spring sales. Provide long 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 9–10 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.2 1.5–2.0 75–100 or Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm or B-Nine® Aphids, Botrytis, Vernalization period will produce more branched habit and earlier, Canaries™ Spring (20–22° C) (19–21° C) supplemental lighting in plug stages if Beneficial 40–50° F (5–10° C) days for flowering if not vernalizing. 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 9–10 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) 150–200 as needed (S) 2500 ppm + Cycocel® (S) Powdery Mildew, more uniform flowering. If no vernalization is provided, 14 hours or no vernalization period is provided. 1000 ppm tank mix Rhizoctonia, Rust more day length will be needed to initiate flowering. Heuchera americana 3–9 Spring 128, 4–5 No Cover/ 65–72° F 64–68° F 9–10 Not Required N/A Can transplant in late summer to early fall 1 QT : 1 ppp : 10–12 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Interesting foliage color and pattern. In colder temperatures, Marvelous Marble™ 288 Light Cover (19–22° C) (18–20° C) (Sold for to bulk in the final container size. 1 GAL : 1–2 ppp : 12–14 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) (Sold for or 150 as needed only if necessary Pythium, Rhizoctonia foliage will be more purple, as temperatures increase leaves will foliage) Foliage) show silver marble pattern. Heuchera sanguinea 3–9 Spring 128, 4–5 No Cover/ 65–72° F 64–68° F 9–10 Cold Required 6–10 Bulk plants for 4 to 5 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 9–10 wks 65–75° F (18-24° C)/ Facultative 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Does not tolerate overly wet or overly dry growing conditions. Coral Forest™ 288 Light (19–22° C) (18–20° C) 40–50° F (5–10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1–2 ppp : 9–10 wks 55–65° F (13-18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed only if necessary Pythium, Rhizoctonia Vermiculite Iberis sempervirens 3–9 Early 288 3–4 Light 60–65° F 60–65° F 7–8 Cold Required 8–10 Bulk plants for 7 to 8 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm Botrytis, Powdery Mildew Pinch at transplant in fall to ensure pot fill prior to vernalization period. Tahoe™ Spring Vermiculite (16–19° C) (16–19° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) 8–10 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 5–6 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed only if necessary Lavandula angustifolia 5–9 Summer 288 2–3 Light 65–72° F 65–72° F 9–10 Grow plugs at less than 13.5 hours First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 8–9 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm, Aphids, Whiteflies, Pinch plants once established (approximately 10–14 days after Scent™ Vermiculite (19–22° C) (19–22° C) of daylength. Flowering 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 9–10 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm Phytophthora, Pythium, transplanting) in final container for best plant fill and habit. 2 GAL : 3–4 ppp : 10–11 wks Fungal Leaf Spot ppp = plants per pot, N/A = not applicable, wks=weeks

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ASSORTMENT PROPAGATION GUIDELINES VERNALIZATION FINISHING GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULES CULTURAL GUIDELINES Hardiness Plug Media EC Plant Growth (USDA Blooming Plug Seeds/ Germ. Temp Stage 2–3 Time Vernalization Duration (wks) & Suggested Pot Sizes : Temperature Photoperiod (mS/cm) Fertilizer Rate Regulator (PGR) Species / Series Zone) Season Size Plug Seed Cover (Stage 1) Temp (wks) Comments Requirement Temperature (ADT) Comments ppp : Finish Crop Time (Day/Night) (Day Length) Media pH SME (ppm N) Spray (S) Drench (D) Insects & Diseases Comments Lavandula stoechas 7–9 Spring 288 2– 3 Light 65–72° F 65–72° F 9–10 Bulking under short days required Cold Required 3–4 Short vernalization period required for 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 8–9 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Facultative 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm, Aphids, Whiteflies, Pinch plants once established (approximately 10–14 days after Castilliano™ Vermiculite (19–22° C) (19–22° C) (<12 hours). 50–60° F (10–16° C) more uniform flowering. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 9–10 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm Phytophthora, Pythium, transplanting) in final container for best plant fill and habit. Fungal Leaf Spot Papaver nudicaule 3–7 Early 288 3 Light 64–68° F 60–65° F 6–7 Cold 6–10 Transplant in late summer to early fall. 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–5.9 1.25–1.75 50–75 Not necessary Aphids, Thrips, Spider Growing under high light and cool growing temperatures improves Pulchinella™, Spring Fever™ Spring Vermiculite (19–20° C) (16–19° C) Beneficial 40–50° F (5–10° C) Bulk in the final container size. 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed Mites, Bacterial Blight, overall quality. Keep media pH less than 6.0 to prevent iron Phytophthora, Powdery deficiency symptoms. Mildew, Rhizoctonia Penstemon hartwegii 7–9 Summer 288 1 Light 68–72° F 65–70° F 5–6 Provide 14 hours or more First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1 QT : 1 ppp : 11–13 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm, Aphid, Thrips, Whiteflies, Provide long days and 68° F (20° C) ADT for fastest flowering Arabesque™ Vermiculite (20–22° C) (19–21° C) supplemental lighting in plug stages. Flowering 1 GAL : 1–2 ppp : 11–13 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Sumagic® (S) 10 ppm Botrytis, Pythium and finishing. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 11–13 wks Primula denticulata 5–8 Early 288 2–3 Light 62–68° F 64–68° F 7–8 Cold Required 5–8 Bulk plants for 4 to 5 weeks 1 QT and 6 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.0 <1.2 75–100 as needed B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Aphids, Whiteflies, Botrytis Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Corolla™ Spring Vermiculite (17–20° C) (18–20° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) to 7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Sumagic® (S) 3 ppm as needed on flowers, Pythium, Sensitive to high salts. Rhizoctonia Primula rosea 5–8 Early 288 2–3 Light 62–68° F 64–68° F 7–8 Cold Required 5–8 Bulk plants for 4 to 5 weeks 1 QT and 6 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.0 <1.2 75–100 as needed B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Aphids, Whiteflies, Botrytis Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Rosy™ Spring Vermiculite (17–20° C) (18–20° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) to 7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Sumagic® (S) 3 ppm as needed on Flowers, Pythium, Sensitive to high salts. Rhizoctonia Primula veris 5–9 Early 288 2–3 Light 62–68° F 64–68° F 7–8 Cold Required 5–8 Bulk plants for 4 to 5 weeks 1 QT and 6 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.0 <1.2 75–100 as needed B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Aphids, Whitefly, Botrytis Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Cabrillo™ Spring Vermiculite (17–20° C) (18–20° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) to 7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Sumagic® (S) 3 ppm as needed on Flowers, Pythium, Sensitive to high salts. Rhizoctonia Rudbeckia hirta 6–9 Summer 288 1 Light 70–75° F 68–72° F 5–6 If needed, spray B-Nine® @ 2500– First Year N/A No vernalization needed. 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 9–10 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 150–200 from B-Nine® (S) 2500–5000 ppm; Aphid, Thrips, Whiteflies, Provide long days and 70–74° F (21– 23° C) ADT TigerEye™ Vermiculite (21–24° C) (20–22° C) 3750 ppm to tone prior to transplanting Flowering 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp: 10–11 wks 65–70° F (18–21° C) Long Day calcium-based Bonzi® (S) 5–10 ppm; Botrytis, Pythium, Bacterial for fastest flowering and finishing 2 GAL : 3–4 ppp : 11–13 wks fertilizers Bonzi® (D)0.5–1 ppm leaf spots Salvia x superba 4–8 Spring 288 2 No Cover 68–75° F 65–70° F 5–6 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. Will flower earlier 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 7–8 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 5.6–6.2 1.5–2.0 75–100 or B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm Aphids, Spider Mites, Merleau® (20–22° C) (18–21° C) Flowering in spring if vernalized. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 7–8 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day 150–200 as needed Whiteflies, Rhizoctonia Saxifraga x arendsii 5–8 Early 288 1–2 Vermiculite 68–72° F 64–68° F 9–10 Cold Required 9–12 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 6 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.4 1.25–1.75 50–75 or 150 Not necessary Aphids, Botrytis, Keep evenly moist and don’t allow to dry out completely for uniform Highlander™ Spring (20–22° C) (18–20° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) to 7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) as needed Powdery Mildew, Rust and consistent flowering. Although germination is about 65–70%, it is best seeded with 1–2 seeds per plug to maintain even developing plants. Too many seeds/plug results in uneven finished pots. Sedum nevii 6–9 Summer 288 4–5 No Cover 65–72° F 65–70° F 7–8 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1QT :1–2ppp: 7–9 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 6.0–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 or Bonzi® (S) 5–15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Silver Frost™ (18–22° C) (18–21° C) Flowering 1GAL: 2– 3 ppp: 7–9 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day 150–200 as needed only if necessary Powdery Mildew Sedum pulchellum 6–9 Summer 288 4–5 No Cover 65–72° F 65–70° F 7–8 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1QT :1–2ppp: 7–9 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 6.0–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 or Bonzi® (S) 5–15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Too high Sea Star™ (18–22° C) (18–21° C) Flowering 1GAL: 2– 3 ppp: 7–9 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day 150–200 as needed only if necessary Powdery Mildew of temperatures will give an uneven flowering response. Sedum spurium 4–9 Summer 288 3–4 No Cover 65–72° F 65–70° F 7–8 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1QT :1 ppp: 13–15 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.4 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 5–15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Can be shipped as a groundcover in spring and as a flowering Solarity™ (18–22° C) (18–21° C) Flowering 1GAL: 2–3 ppp: 13–15 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed only if necessary Powdery Mildew perennial in mid to late summer. Sedum telephium 4–9 Fall 288 3–4 No Cover 65–72° F 65–70° F 7–8 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1QT :1 ppp: 13–15 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.4 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 5–15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Good vigor for gallon production; very well branched— Surrender™ (18–22° C) (18–21° C) Flowering 1GAL: 2–3 ppp: 13–15 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed only if necessary Powdery Mildew no pinch required.

ppp = plants per pot, N/A = not applicable, wks=weeks

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ASSORTMENT PROPAGATION GUIDELINES VERNALIZATION FINISHING GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULES CULTURAL GUIDELINES Hardiness Plug Media EC Plant Growth (USDA Blooming Plug Seeds/ Germ. Temp Stage 2–3 Time Vernalization Duration (wks) & Suggested Pot Sizes : Temperature Photoperiod (mS/cm) Fertilizer Rate Regulator (PGR) Species / Series Zone) Season Size Plug Seed Cover (Stage 1) Temp (wks) Comments Requirement Temperature (ADT) Comments ppp : Finish Crop Time (Day/Night) (Day Length) Media pH SME (ppm N) Spray (S) Drench (D) Insects & Diseases Comments Lavandula stoechas 7–9 Spring 288 2– 3 Light 65–72° F 65–72° F 9–10 Bulking under short days required Cold Required 3–4 Short vernalization period required for 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 8–9 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Facultative 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm, Aphids, Whiteflies, Pinch plants once established (approximately 10–14 days after Castilliano™ Vermiculite (19–22° C) (19–22° C) (<12 hours). 50–60° F (10–16° C) more uniform flowering. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 9–10 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Bonzi® (S) 10–15 ppm Phytophthora, Pythium, transplanting) in final container for best plant fill and habit. Fungal Leaf Spot Papaver nudicaule 3–7 Early 288 3 Light 64–68° F 60–65° F 6–7 Cold 6–10 Transplant in late summer to early fall. 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–5.9 1.25–1.75 50–75 Not necessary Aphids, Thrips, Spider Growing under high light and cool growing temperatures improves Pulchinella™, Spring Fever™ Spring Vermiculite (19–20° C) (16–19° C) Beneficial 40–50° F (5–10° C) Bulk in the final container size. 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed Mites, Bacterial Blight, overall quality. Keep media pH less than 6.0 to prevent iron Phytophthora, Powdery deficiency symptoms. Mildew, Rhizoctonia Penstemon hartwegii 7–9 Summer 288 1 Light 68–72° F 65–70° F 5–6 Provide 14 hours or more First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1 QT : 1 ppp : 11–13 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 15 ppm, Aphid, Thrips, Whiteflies, Provide long days and 68° F (20° C) ADT for fastest flowering Arabesque™ Vermiculite (20–22° C) (19–21° C) supplemental lighting in plug stages. Flowering 1 GAL : 1–2 ppp : 11–13 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Sumagic® (S) 10 ppm Botrytis, Pythium and finishing. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 11–13 wks Primula denticulata 5–8 Early 288 2–3 Light 62–68° F 64–68° F 7–8 Cold Required 5–8 Bulk plants for 4 to 5 weeks 1 QT and 6 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.0 <1.2 75–100 as needed B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Aphids, Whiteflies, Botrytis Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Corolla™ Spring Vermiculite (17–20° C) (18–20° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) to 7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Sumagic® (S) 3 ppm as needed on flowers, Pythium, Sensitive to high salts. Rhizoctonia Primula rosea 5–8 Early 288 2–3 Light 62–68° F 64–68° F 7–8 Cold Required 5–8 Bulk plants for 4 to 5 weeks 1 QT and 6 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.0 <1.2 75–100 as needed B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Aphids, Whiteflies, Botrytis Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Rosy™ Spring Vermiculite (17–20° C) (18–20° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) to 7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Sumagic® (S) 3 ppm as needed on Flowers, Pythium, Sensitive to high salts. Rhizoctonia Primula veris 5–9 Early 288 2–3 Light 62–68° F 64–68° F 7–8 Cold Required 5–8 Bulk plants for 4 to 5 weeks 1 QT and 6 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.0 <1.2 75–100 as needed B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Aphids, Whitefly, Botrytis Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Cabrillo™ Spring Vermiculite (17–20° C) (18–20° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) to 7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Sumagic® (S) 3 ppm as needed on Flowers, Pythium, Sensitive to high salts. Rhizoctonia Rudbeckia hirta 6–9 Summer 288 1 Light 70–75° F 68–72° F 5–6 If needed, spray B-Nine® @ 2500– First Year N/A No vernalization needed. 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 9–10 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.2 1.25–1.75 150–200 from B-Nine® (S) 2500–5000 ppm; Aphid, Thrips, Whiteflies, Provide long days and 70–74° F (21– 23° C) ADT TigerEye™ Vermiculite (21–24° C) (20–22° C) 3750 ppm to tone prior to transplanting Flowering 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp: 10–11 wks 65–70° F (18–21° C) Long Day calcium-based Bonzi® (S) 5–10 ppm; Botrytis, Pythium, Bacterial for fastest flowering and finishing 2 GAL : 3–4 ppp : 11–13 wks fertilizers Bonzi® (D)0.5–1 ppm leaf spots Salvia x superba 4–8 Spring 288 2 No Cover 68–75° F 65–70° F 5–6 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. Will flower earlier 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 7–8 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 5.6–6.2 1.5–2.0 75–100 or B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm Aphids, Spider Mites, Merleau® (20–22° C) (18–21° C) Flowering in spring if vernalized. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 7–8 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day 150–200 as needed Whiteflies, Rhizoctonia Saxifraga x arendsii 5–8 Early 288 1–2 Vermiculite 68–72° F 64–68° F 9–10 Cold Required 9–12 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 6 1 QT : 1–2 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.4 1.25–1.75 50–75 or 150 Not necessary Aphids, Botrytis, Keep evenly moist and don’t allow to dry out completely for uniform Highlander™ Spring (20–22° C) (18–20° C) 35–45° F (2–7° C) to 7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 2–3 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) as needed Powdery Mildew, Rust and consistent flowering. Although germination is about 65–70%, it is best seeded with 1–2 seeds per plug to maintain even developing plants. Too many seeds/plug results in uneven finished pots. Sedum nevii 6–9 Summer 288 4–5 No Cover 65–72° F 65–70° F 7–8 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1QT :1–2ppp: 7–9 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 6.0–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 or Bonzi® (S) 5–15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Silver Frost™ (18–22° C) (18–21° C) Flowering 1GAL: 2– 3 ppp: 7–9 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day 150–200 as needed only if necessary Powdery Mildew Sedum pulchellum 6–9 Summer 288 4–5 No Cover 65–72° F 65–70° F 7–8 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1QT :1–2ppp: 7–9 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 6.0–6.5 1.5–2.0 75–100 or Bonzi® (S) 5–15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Best used in small containers (4-inch to quarts) using 1 ppp. Too high Sea Star™ (18–22° C) (18–21° C) Flowering 1GAL: 2– 3 ppp: 7–9 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day 150–200 as needed only if necessary Powdery Mildew of temperatures will give an uneven flowering response. Sedum spurium 4–9 Summer 288 3–4 No Cover 65–72° F 65–70° F 7–8 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1QT :1 ppp: 13–15 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.4 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 5–15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Can be shipped as a groundcover in spring and as a flowering Solarity™ (18–22° C) (18–21° C) Flowering 1GAL: 2–3 ppp: 13–15 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed only if necessary Powdery Mildew perennial in mid to late summer. Sedum telephium 4–9 Fall 288 3–4 No Cover 65–72° F 65–70° F 7–8 First-year N/A No vernalization needed. 1QT :1 ppp: 13–15 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.4 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 5–15 ppm Aphids, Whiteflies, Good vigor for gallon production; very well branched— Surrender™ (18–22° C) (18–21° C) Flowering 1GAL: 2–3 ppp: 13–15 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed only if necessary Powdery Mildew no pinch required. ppp = plants per pot, N/A = not applicable, wks=weeks

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ASSORTMENT PROPAGATION GUIDELINES VERNALIZATION FINISHING GUIDELINES AND SCHEDULES CULTURAL GUIDELINES Hardiness Temps Rooting Plant Growth Genetic (USDA Blooming Plug Rooting After Rooting Pinch Time Vernalization Duration (wks) & Suggested Pot Sizes : Temperature Photoperiod Media Media EC Fertilizer Rate Regulator (PGR) Species / Series Owner Zone) Season Size Temp. Rooted Hormone in Prop (wks) Comments Requirement Temperature (ADT) Comments ppp : Finish Crop Time (Day/Night) (Day Length) pH (mS/cm) (ppm N) Spray (S) Drench (D) Insects & Diseases Comments Achillea millifolium Syngenta 5–9 Late 102 70–72° F 64–68° F No No 5–6, Once roots are initiated, avoid Not Required 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 8–10 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.4 1.5–2.0 150–200 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Aphids, Spider Mites, Whitefly, Pinch at transplant to encourage branching. Plants use a lot of water when Desert Eve™ Flowers Spring (21–22° C) (18–20° C) 1 ppp excessive moisture on foliage. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 9–11 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed Bonzi® (S) 10–20 ppm Thrips, Powdery Mildew they reach maturity. Producing them under long days will hasten flowering. Ajuga reptans Generic 4–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 64–68° F No No 4–5, Fall production required for spring Cold Required 7–8 Bulk plants for 4–5 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.8 1.25–1.75 50–75 Sumagic® (S) 2.5 ppm Aphids, Spider Mites, Whitefly, Spring flowering only occurs with vernalization, fall transplant for Braunherz, Burgundy Glow (21–22° C) (18–20° C) 1 ppp flowers, spring production for foliage. 50° F (10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Scale spring flowers. Arenaria montana Syngenta 5–9 Early 102 68–70° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 Yes 5–6, Pinch 7–10 days prior to transplant Cold Required 5–6 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Obligate 5.5–6.5 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Aphids, Powdery Mildew Can be used as a fall flowering perennial too. Transplant liners in late Summer White Flowers Spring (20–21° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp leaving 4–6 leaf nodes. 50° F (10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed summer for fall flowering. Aubrieta hybrid Syngenta 6–9 Early 102 68–70° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 No 6–7, Once roots are initiated, avoid Cold Required 7–8 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.5 1.25–1.75 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm Aphids, Botrytis, Pythium, If possible, grow cool to help keep the plants compact and uniform. Make Axcent™ Flowers Spring (20–21° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp excessive moisture on foliage. 50° F (10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed Rhizoctonia sure pots are not too wet or waterlogged going into the cold treatment. Keep fertility on the low side going into vernalization. Campanula interspecific Syngenta 5–9 Late 102 70–72° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 Yes 5–6, Pinch 7–10 days prior to transplant Not Required 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 14–16 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.8 1.5–2.0 150–200 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Spider Mites, Thrips, Whitefly, Bulk under <12 hours of light for 4–5 weeks before long day period. Beyond Blue Flowers Spring (21–22° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp leaving 4–6 leaf nodes. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 16–18 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Powdery Mildew Ceratostigma Generic 5–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 Yes 6–7, Pinch 7–10 days prior to transplant Not Required 1 QT : 1 ppp : 10–11 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.8 1.25–1.75 50–75 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Spider Mites, Thrips, Pythium, Can be used as a fall flowering perennial too. Transplant liners in late plumbaginoides and Fall (21–22° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp leaving 4–6 leaf nodes. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 12–14 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) or 150 as needed Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Rhizoctonia summer for fall flowering. Coreopsis grandiflora Syngenta 5–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 No 4–5, Not Required 1 QT : 1 ppp : 7–8 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.8 1.5–2.0 150–200 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Thrips, Whitefly, Downy Mildew, Can be used as a fall flowering perennial too. Transplant liners in late Corey™ Flowers (21–22° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 8–10 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Powdery Mildew, Scale summer for fall flowering. Erodium x variabile Generic 6–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 No 7–8, Once rooted, avoid moisture on Cold 6–7 Bulk plants for 7–8 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.5 1.25–1.75 50–75 Usually not needed Spider Mites, Thrips, Whtiefly, Fall transplant for best results. 6–8 weeks of bulking required before Bishops Form (21–22° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp foliage. Beneficial 45° F (7° C) 8–10 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed Downy Mildew vernaliztion period can commence. Erysimum linifolium Syngenta 6–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 Yes 6–7, Pinch 7–10 days prior to transplant Cold Required 6–7 Bulk plants for 6–7 weeks 1 GAL and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Facultative 5.5–6.5 1.5–2.0 150–200 Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm or Aphids, Whitefly, Downy Mildew, Bulk in finished container prior to vernaliztion period. Super Bowl™ Flowers (21–22° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp leaving 4–6 leaf nodes. 50° F (10° C) 8–10 weeks 2 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed Sumagic® (S) 5 ppm Powdery Mildew Gaillardia aristata Syngenta 4–9 Late 102 72–75° F 65–68° F No Disbud 4–5, Once rooted, avoid moisture on Not Required 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 9–11 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.8 1.5–2.0 150–200 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Aphids, Spider Mites, Powdery Disbud flowers as needed during propagation. Pinch at transplant. Grows Sunrita® Flowers Spring (22–24° C) (18–20° C) flowers 1 ppp foliage. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 9–11 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Mildew, Pythium, Scale, Smut best under long days and high light levels. They do not tolerate wet only growing conditions. Yellow and tangerine are slightly more vigorous than others in the line. Iberis sempervirens Syngenta 4–9 Early 102 68–70° F 60–64° F Yes, 500–1000 Yes 7–8, Pinch 7–10 days prior to transplant Cold Required 7–8 Bulk plants for 7–8 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.5 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (D) 3–5 ppm at Aphids, Thrips, Downy Mildew, Snow Cone best utilized in 1 QT containers and Snowsurfer in Snow Cone™, Flowers Spring (20–21° C) (16–18° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp leaving 4–6 leaf nodes. 40° F ( 4° C) 8–10 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed visible bud or Powdery Mildew, Scale 1 GAL containers. Snowsurfer™ Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Lamium maculatum Generic 4–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 60–64° F No No 4–5, Cold 6–7 Bulk plants for 4–5 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.8 1.5–2.0 150–200 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Spider Mites, Thrips, Whitefly, Beacon Silver (21–22° C) (16–18° C) 1 ppp Beneficial 45° F (7° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 250 as needed Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew Lavandula angustifolia Syngenta 5–9 Summer 102 70–72° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 Yes 6–7, Once roots are initiated, avoid Not Required 1 QT : 1 ppp : 10–12 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 6.2–6.8 1.25–1.75 150–200 Bonzi® (D) 3–5 ppm at Aphids, Spider Mites, Whitefly, Excellent clones for short crop times in spring. No vernalization required for Aromatico™, Sentivia™ Flowers (21–22° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp excessive moisture on foliage. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 13–15 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed visible bud, B-Nine® (S) Phytophthora, Pythium flowering. High oil content leads to a strong fragrance. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 14–16 wks 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm

ppp = plants per pot, N/A = not applicable, wks=weeks

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Lavandula angustifolia Generic 5-9 Late 102 70–72°F 64–68°F Yes, 500- Yes 6–7, Once roots are initiated, avoid Cold Required 7 – 8: Bulk plants for 5 to 6 weeks 1QT and 6 1QT: 1PPP: 5-6 wks 65 - 75°F (18-24°C)/ Facultative 6.2–6.8 1.25–1.75 150 – 200; or 250 Bonzi® (D) 3 – 5 ppm at Aphids, Spider Mites, Whitefly, Excellent clone for growers overwintering their crops outside with Hidcote Spring to (21–22°C) (18–20°C) 1000ppp Quick 1 ppp excessive moisture on foliage. 40°F ( 4°C) to 7weeks 1GAL prior to vernalization. 1GAL: 1PPP: 6-7 wks 55-65°F (13-18°C) Long Day as Needed visible bud, B-Nine® (S) Phytophthora, Pythium minimal protection. Summer Dip 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Lavandula stoechas Syngenta 6–9 Spring 102 68–70° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 Yes 6–7, Once roots are initiated, avoid Cold Required 6–7 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT, 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Facultative 5.8–6.8 1.25–1.75 50–75 Bonzi® (D) 3–5 ppm at Aphids, Spider Mites, Whitefly, Large bracts add to the attraction of the plants in this series. In cool Javelin™ Flowers (20–21° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp excessive moisture on foliage. 50° F (10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL and 8–10 weeks 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed visible bud, B-Nine® (S) Phytophthora, Pythium climates, plants will flower into the summer and fall months. 2 GAL prior to vernalization. 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Leucanthemum maximum Syngenta 5–9 Late 102 68–70° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 No 4–5, Transplant timely so root system Cold 6–7 Bulk plants for 4–5 weeks 1 GAL and 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–8 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.8 1.5–2.0 150–200 Bonzi® (D) 3–5 ppm at Spider Mites, Thrips, Excellent medium height Shasta daisy! Vernalization will bring the crop to Western Star Flowers Spring (20–21° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp does not dislodge liner from tray. Beneficial 45° F (7° C) 5–6 weeks 2 GAL prior to vernalization. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 8–9 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed visible bud, B-Nine® (S) Powdery Mildew uniform flowering in late spring for a row-run harvest. 2500 ppm or Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Lithodora diffusa Generic 6–9 Early 102 68–70° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 Yes 8–9, Pinch 7 to 10 days prior to Cold 6–7 Bulk plants for 7–8 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Facultative 5.5–6.5 1.25–1.75 50–75 Usually not needed Aphids, Spider Mites, Phytophthora, Excellent addition to early spring mix! Grace Ward Spring (20–21° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp transplant leaving 4 to 6 leaf nodes. Beneficial 50° F (10° C) 8–10 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Pythium Penstemon hartwegii Syngenta 7–9 Summer 102 70–72° F 64–68° F No Yes 4–5, Pinch 7 to 10 days prior to Not Required 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 8–10 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.2 2.0–2.5 100–125 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm, Aphids, Thrips, Spider Mites, Basel Phoenix penstemons have been updated and are not as vigorous as the Phoenix™ Flowers (21–22° C) (18–20° C) 1 ppp transplant leaving 4 to 6 leaf nodes. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 9–11 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) or 200–250 as B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm + Stem Rot, Powdery Mildew old line. Use PGRs as necessary to keep plants under control. Avoid using needed Cycocel® (S) 1000 ppm, Florel since this will severely delay flowering. Plants need 1 early pinch, but Sumagic® (S) 5–10 ppm can also be pinched again later if needed for larger containers. Keep the plants well-fed to maintain dark healthy leaves. Phlox douglasii Generic 4–9 Spring 102 68–70° F 64–68° F Yes, Yes 8–9, Pinch 7 to 10 days prior to Cold Required 6–7 Bulk plants for 7–8 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Facultative 5.5–6.5 1.25–1.75 50–75 Usually not needed Aphids, Spider Mites, Whiteflies, Excellent series to extend the Phlox subulata flowering season. Admiral™ (20–21° C) (18–20° C) 500–1000ppp 1 ppp transplant leaving 4 to 6 leaf nodes. 45° F (7° C) 8–10 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 8–9 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Botrytis, Downy Mildew, Quick Dip Thielaviopsis, Fungal Root Rot Phlox paniculata Syngenta 4–9 Summer 102 70–72° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 Yes 6–7, Pinch 7 to 10 days prior to Not Required 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 14–16 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.4 1.5–2.0 150–200 Bonzi® (D) 3–4 ppm or Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Watch for powdery mildew. Peacocks have been bred for improved Peacock™ Flowers (21–22° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp transplant leaving 4 to 6 leaf nodes. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 16–18 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm + Whiteflies, Downy Mildew, powdery mildew resistance. Violet and White are exceptionally Sumagic® (S) 5 ppm Cercospora Leaf Spot, Powdery strong performers. tank mix Mildew, Scale Phlox subulata Generic 3–9 Early 102 68–70° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 Yes 8–9, Pinch 7 to 10 days prior to Cold Required 7–8 Bulk plants for 7–8 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.4 1.25–1.75 150–200 Usually not needed Aphids, Spider Mites, Whitefly, Pinch at transplant to encourage branching. Pinch as needed during Spring (20–21° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp transplant leaving 4 to 6 leaf nodes. 40° F ( 4° C) 8–10 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 250 as needed Botrytis, Downy Mildew, finished to shape plant. Use clean implements and good sanitation Thielaviopsis, Fungal Root Rot when pinching. Salvia officinalis Generic 4–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 64–68° F No Yes 4–5, Pinch 7 to 10 days prior to Not Required 1 QT : 1 ppp : 9–11 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.8 1.5–2.0 150–200 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, (21–22° C) (18–20° C) 1 ppp transplant leaving 4 to 6 leaf nodes. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 10–12 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed Whitefly, Downy Mildew, Powdery 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 11–13 wks Mildew, Rhizoctonia, Thielaviopsis Salvia x superba Syngenta 4–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 No 5–6, Reduce moisture once rooted to Cold 6–7 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT, 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Facultative 5.8–6.2 1.5–2.0 150–200 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Excellent uniform series for spring flowering. Strong bold colors and Bordeau™ Flowers (21–22° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp promote root development. Beneficial 45° F (7° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL and 8–10 weeks 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Whitefly, Downy Mildew, Powdery plant habit. 2 GAL prior to vernalization. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 8–9 wks Mildew, Rhizoctonia, Thielaviopsis

ppp = plants per pot, N/A = not applicable, wks=weeks

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Saxifraga x arendsii Syngenta 4–9 Early 102 68–70° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 No 6–7, Once roots are initiated, avoid Cold Required 6–7 Bulk plants for 5–6 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.8–6.4 1.25–1.75 150–200 Usually not needed Aphids, Botrytis, Make sure unrooted cuttings are in good contact with media when sticking. Alpino™, Touran™ Flowers Spring (20–21° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp excessive moisture on foliage. 45° F (7° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 250 as needed Powdery Mildew, Rust Plants benefit from early feeding in propagation. Plants need very well- drained soils in the landscape. Sedum (Groundcover Generic 4–9 Summer 102 70–72° F 64–68° F No No 4–5, Reduce moisture once rooted to Not Required 1 QT : 1 ppp : 8–10 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.8 1.5–2.0 150–200 Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Whitefly, Powdery Mildew Excellent ground cover and summer flowering perennials. Types) acre Aurea, (21–22° C) (18–20° C) 1 ppp promote root development. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 14–16 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed album Coral Carpet, kamtschaticum Variegatum, sediforme Gold, sexangulare, sieboldii, sieboldii Mediovariegatum, spurium Variegatum & tetractinum Coral Reef Sedum hybridum Matrona, Generic 4–9 Fall 102 70–72° F 64–68° F No No 4–5, Propagate in <11 hours light if Not Required 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 20–22 wks 70–85° F (21–29° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.8 1.5–2.0 150–200 Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Whitefly, Powdery Mildew Munstead Dark Red, (21–22° C) (18–20° C) 1 ppp possible for best results. 2 GAL : 3 ppp : 22–24 wks 60–65° F (16–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed Sedum telephium Herbstfreude Thymus citriodorus Generic 5–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 64–68° F No Yes 5–6, Pinch 7–10 days prior to transplant Not Required 1 QT : 1 ppp : 8–10 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.4 1.25–1.75 150–200 Sumagic® (S) 2.5 ppm Botrytis, Downy Mildew, They do not tolerate overly wet growing conditions. Aureus, Doone Valley, (21–22° C) (18–20° C) 2 ppp leaving 4–6 leaf nodes. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 14–16 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed Pythium, Rhizoctonia Lemon King & Silver Queen Thymus praecox Generic 5–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 64–68° F No Yes 5–6, Pinch 7–10 days prior to transplant Not Required 1 QT : 1 ppp: 8–10 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Obligate 5.8–6.4 1.25–1.75 50–75 Sumagic® (S) 2.5 ppm Botrytis, Downy Mildew, They do not tolerate overly wet growing conditions. Coccineus (21–22° C) (18–20° C) 2 ppp leaving 4–6 leaf nodes. 1 GAL : 1 ppp: 14–16 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 150 as needed Pythium, Rhizoctonia Vinca minor Generic 4–9 Spring 102 70–72° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 No 5–6, Reduce moisture once rooted to Cold 6–7 Bulk plants for 7–8 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Obligate 5.5–6.5 1.5–2.0 150–200 B-Nine® (S) 2500 ppm or Spider Mites, Thrips, Excellent ground cover and spring flowering perennials. (21–22° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 2 ppp promote root development. Beneficial 45° F (7° C) 8–10 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 3 ppp : 8–9 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) Long Day or 250 as needed Bonzi® (S) 30 ppm Pythium, Rhizoctonia Viola cornuta Etain & Generic 5–9 Early 102 68–70° F 64–68° F Yes, 500–1000 No 6–7, Once roots are initiated, avoid Cold 6–7 Bulk plants for 4–5 weeks 1 QT and 1 QT : 1 ppp : 5–6 wks 65–75° F (18–24° C)/ Day Neutral 5.5–6.5 1.25–1.75 50–75 Usually not needed Spider Mites, Powdery Mildew Grow under Pansy culture for best results. Early season color at retail that Viola hybrida Rebecca Spring (20–21° C) (18–20° C) ppp Quick Dip 1 ppp excessive moisture on foliage. Beneficial 50° F (10° C) 6–7 weeks 1 GAL prior to vernalization. 1 GAL : 1 ppp : 6–7 wks 55–65° F (13–18° C) or 150 as needed takes the cold.

ppp = plants per pot, N/A = not applicable, wks=weeks

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Perennial16010574.indd at_a_glance 16 guide.indd 14-15 1/29/16 6:54 PM 1/27/16 3:41 PM Perennial Blooming Season

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Arabis blepharophylla Rose Delight™ Arenaria montana Summer White Echinacea purpurea Prairie Splendor™ Achillea millifolium Desert Eve™ Early Spring Late Spring ™ Arabis caucasica Little Treasure™ Aubrieta hybrida Axcent™ Delphinium elatum Excalibur Campanula interspecifi c Beyond Blue Arenaria montana Blizzard™ Iberis sempervirens Snow Cone™, Snowsurfer™ Digitalis purpurea Camelot™ Gaillardia aristata Sunrita® Aubrieta hybrida Audrey™ Lithodora diffusa Grace Ward Leucanthemum maximum Western Star Aurinia saxatilis (alyssum) Summit™ Phlox subulata Doronicum orientale Leonardo™ Saxifraga x arendsii Alpino™,Touran™ Campanula cochlearifolia Swinging Bells™ Lavandula angustifolia Aromatico™, Hidcote, Sentivia™ Erysimum hybridum Canaries™ Viola hybrida Rebecca Summer Campanula garganica Filligree™ Penstemon hartwegii Phoenix™ Iberis sempervirens Tahoe™ Viola cornuta Etain Campanula glomerata Bellefl eur™ Phlox paniculata Peacock™ Papaver nudicaule Pulchinella™, Spring Fever™ Campanula portenschlagiana Clockwise™ Sedum acre Aurea Primula denticulata Corolla™ Campanula rapunculoides Cambell™ Sedum album Coral Carpet Primula rosea Rosy™ Delphinium grandifl orum Delfi x® Sedum kamtschaticum variegatum Primula veris Cabrillo™ Lavandula angustifolia Scent™ Sedum mediovariegatum Saxifraga arendsii Highlander™ Penstemon hartwegii Arabesque™ Sedum sediforme Gold & Silver Rudbeckia hirta TigerEye™ Sedum sexangulare Aquilegia caerulea Origami™ Ajuga reptans Braunherz, Burgundy Glow Sedum nevii Silver Frost™ Sedum spurium variegatum Spring ™ Coreopsis grandifl ora Andiamo™ Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Sedum pulchellum Sea Star Sedum tetractinum Coral Reef Dianthus barbatus Barbarini® Coreopsis grandifl ora Corey™ Sedum spurium Solarity™ Heuchera americana Marvelous Marble™ Erodium x variabile Bishops Form Heuchera sanguinea Coral Forest™ Erysimum linifolium Super Bowl™ Anemone hupehensis Pink Saucer™ Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Lavandula stoechas Castilliano™ Lamium maculatum Beacon Silver Fall Sedum telephium Surrender™ Sedum telephium Herbstfreude Salvia x superba Merleau® Lavandula stoechas Javelin™ Sedum hybridum Matorna, Munstead Dark Red Phlox douglasii Admiral™ Sedum sieboldi Salvia offi cinalis i Salvia x superba Bordeau™ Thymus citriodorus Aureus, Doone Valley, Lemon King & Silver Queen Thymus praecox Coccineus Vinca minor

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