Ivy Geranium Focus™ Rose

General Information

Naturally compact habit gives a controlled, attractive appearance.
Focus looks healthy and fresh longer into the season.

Grower Information

The only compact, dark-leafed ivy geranium series on the market. Habit stays tight and controlled for growing in pot-tight basket production. Naturally compact habit simplifies small pot and quart production. Available out of our state-of-the-art YecaFlora farm in Mexico, with trucking to the U.S. border.

'TOSTB1204'

(Flowering Only License)

Product Form

Callused

Liner

URC

Growing Information

General Information

Height: 8 - 10 in. (20 - 25 cm)

Spread: 12 - 14 in. (30 - 36 cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): See Comments

Rooting Hormone: Optional

Average Days with Mist: 9-13

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 4-5

Comments: Stick immediately upon arrival. Geraniums are best rooted in a media strip form to allow for maximum airflow and avoid foliage overlap. Ivy geraniums require 25-30% less mist in propagation compared to zonals. Propagate under separate mist programs. Remove flower buds at transplanting.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 2,500-4,000

Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)

Temperature Night: 62-67°F (17-19°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / D=Drench): Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,500 ppm to control growth; ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching. PGR generally not needed for basket production.

Pests: Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites

Diseases: Botrytis, Oedema, Pythium, Xanthomonas

Finishing Comments: Avoid drastic swings in soil moisture to reduce Oedema.