Festival Star™ Hardy Baby's Breath Gypsophila
Late Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP. Plants need long days or supplemental light to flower early.
No pinching is necessary. No growth regulators are needed.
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Scout for aphids and treat as necessary. Disease is unlikely with good cultural practices.
Grower Tips for Festival Star
-A slow grower, so plan accordingly.
-Cold vernalization adds to bud count, but warmer temperatures are needed to elongate flower stems.
-Warm and slightly dry conditions after transplanting speeds root in and growth.
-High light in production is essential.
-Plants can be finished outdoors in late spring (if hardened off), however, both finishing and flowering times will be increased.
When planted in combinations it is best to build combinations from established plants.