Diascia

Overview
Plants

pH:

B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

B (0.6 - 0.9)

Fertilization:

Medium (150 - 200 ppm)

Light Requirements:

High

Water Categories:

Moderate to Moist

Rooting Out Temperature:

A (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Growing On Temperature:

A (55 - 65º Fahrenheit)

Holding Temperature:

A,B (40 - 50º Fahrenheit)

Planting and Timing Information:

Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times:

4-5" and Quart Pot : 5-6

Finishing Times:

6" and Gallon Pot : 6-8

Finishing Times:

7-9" Pot : 8-10

Finishing Times:

10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 10-12

Pinching and Growth Regulators:

Once, 2 weeks after liner planting. When baskets get large, cut back. Research has shown that Florel applied about 2 weeks after pinching will enhance finish on large containers.

Pest and Disease Management:

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Watch for aphids and white flies. Spray preventatively prior to bloom. Susceptible to pythium, crown or root rots. Plant liners so as to not bury crowns.

Grower Tips:

-Use a well-drained soil.

-Flirtation is more compact than Flying Colors diascia. Flowers occur on shorter stems, closer to the foliage. Excellent for small pot sizes (4 to 4.5 inch).

Do not allow soil to be saturated for periods of time.

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Do not move outside