Zonal Geranium Galaxy™ Raspberry Sizzle

General Information

Galaxy produces mounded plants that are vigorous enough to keep their large, semi-double blooms all season in large containers and landscapes.

Grower Information

Mounded plants are vigorous enough to keep their large, semi-double blooms all season in large containers and landscapes, driving higher sales at retail and creating satisfied gardeners. Offers excellent garden performance in a vigorous greenhouse habit. Available out of our state-of-the-art YecaFlora farm in Mexico, with trucking to the U.S. border.

Features large, striking maroon-red blooms.

'TOSTE0632'

(Flowering Only License)

Product Form

Callused

Liner

Prefinished

URC

Growing Information

General Information

Height: 16 - 20 in. (41 - 51 cm)

Spread: 16 - 20 in. (41 - 51 cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): See Comments

Average Days with Mist: 9-12

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Stick immediately upon arrival. Geraniums are best rooted in media in strip form to allow for maximum airflow and avoid foliage overlap. After initial rehydration, careful misting is required to optimize callus and root initiation. Mature leaves should show slight wilting at midday and regain turgor in the late afternoon under ideal mist conditions. Leaf petiole wilting indicates undermisting. Overmisting leads to botrytis. Remove flower buds at transplanting.

Finishing

Soil pH: 6.2-6.6

Light Levels (fc): 3,500-6,000

Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)

Temperature Night: 62-67°F (17-19°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300

No. of Pinches: 0

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / D=Drench): Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.

Pests: Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites

Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas

Finishing Comments: Keep foliage dry. Provide good air circulation. Refer to Galaxy Geranium culture recommendations at ballfloraplant.com.