Ivy Geranium Focus™ Shocking Blue

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.

New novelty color addition to the series.

'TOSTC1087'

(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.