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Ghost Weigela florida

pH
B (5.6 - 6.2)
B (0.6 - 0.9)
Medium (150 - 200 ppm)
Moderate to Moist
B (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)
A (60 - 65º Fahrenheit)
A (40 - 50º Fahrenheit)

Spring to Fall Finish, 1 ppp

Starting Materials: 
Liners
6" and Gallon Pot : 2.25": 8-10 weeks; Quick Turn: 4-6 weeks
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 2.25": 12-16 weeks
18" and Three Gallon Pot : Quick Turn: 14-18 weeks
Over Wintering Temperature: 
Polyhouse - No Heat

Occasional soft pruning may be necessary. Growth regulators are not necessary.

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Spider Mites can sometimes be a problem, scout and treat as needed.

Grower Tips: 

A cool Weigela with dark red-pink flowers in spring and remarkable foliage that magically turns to a ghostly, iridescent butter yellow as the summer progresses. Provides seasons of color. Sporadically reblooms during the summer into fall. Lightly pruning will encourage repeat flowering.

High light with heat can lead to leaf scorch, plants are very slow to recover.
-cool temperatures will help increase leaf color.
-plant growth will be slow to non-existent when temperatures are high.

Vernalization: 
Cold Required
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