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D2220 - BELLIS PERENNIS, ENGLISH DAISY
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'Speedstar® Carmine'
The new Bellis 'Speedstar'® series offers beauty, vigor, and increased uses for multiple seasons. Unlike traditional Bellis, the 'Speedstar'® series can be produced for both fall and spring sales windows. This versatility, along with a compact habit and leaf size makes 'Speedstar'® a wonderful companion to pansies for fall and spring production.
European Community Plant Variety Rights EU 26193
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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| Life Cycle: | |
Biennial
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| Sitelocation: | |
Sun - partial shade
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| Garden Height: | |
13 cm
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5,12 inch
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| Crop Time: | |
Spring: 20 weeks, Fall: 10-14 weeks
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| Sell Period: | |
October to November and February to April
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| Seed Form: | |
Raw & Pelleted
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| Seed Count: | |
0 K/g
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| Sowing Method: | |
1 or 2 pellets per plug
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| Germination: | |
21 °C in 7-14 days. Requires light for germination. Do not cover seeds. Keep soil uniformly moist. After germination gradually reduce temperatures to 15-18 °C while maintaining adequate ventilation.
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| Growing On: | |
5-7 weeks after sowing transplant 1 plug into pack or 9 cm pot or 2-3 plugs into 11-13 cm pot
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| Media: | |
Use a well drained growing substrate, pH: 5.5-6.3
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| Temperature: | |
16-18 °C for fall and early spring sales or frost free to 10 °C for later spring sales.
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| Fertilization: | |
Moderate fertilization levels are required
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| Cultural Hints: | |
Growth regulators are not needed as 'Speedstar'®s are genetically compact. Excessive watering or fertilizer will cause soft, stretched plants. Maintain adequate ventilation, keep foliage dry and consider a preventive program for rust.
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All colors
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Hint
The cultural recommendations are based on results from trials conducted under Central European conditions. Different conditions in other parts of the world may lead to deviations in results achieved.
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