Gomphrena Piñata
General Information
Provides a nice mounding to upright habit and bold, bright pink blooms with cream and gold-striped leaves. Exceptional heat and drought tolerance. Eye-catching color all Summer long!
Grower Information
Offers a nice, mounding to upright habit and bold, bright, hot pink blooms with cream and gold-striped foliage. Exceptional heat and drought tolerance. Eye-catching color all Summer long!
'Balgovarpur'
Protection Information: CPBR6767; PP33,003
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Growing Information
General Information
Height: 14 - 16 in. (36 - 41 cm)
Spread: 10 - 12 in. (25 - 30 cm)
Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide
Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 78
Rooting Hormone: Yes
Average Days with Mist: 14-21
Pinch: Yes
Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
Comments: Bottom heat speeds up root development.
Finishing
Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
Light Levels (fc): 3,500-5,000
Temperature Day: 65-72°F (18-22°C)
Temperature Night: 66°F (19°C)
Fertilization (ppm N): 150-200
No. of Pinches: 1-2
Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / D=Drench): If necessary, applying daminozide at 1,500 ppm/0.15% is an option to control plant height and/or help tone the plant.
Pests: Thrips
Diseases: Botrytis
Finishing Comments: Pinch once 2 weeks after transplant, unless growing in larger containers. Piñata is a heat-loving plant. Keep this in mind when growing on – to not start too early in the northern regions. Keep soil moderately dry.
Crop Time (weeks)
4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 7-8 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots: 1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Pots: 2-3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
Garden Details
Scientific name: Gomphrena haageana
Common Name: Gomphrena
Hardiness Zone: 10a - 11
Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0°C)
Blooming Season: Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Water/Rain Tolerant
Water: Light
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 10 - 12 in. (25 - 30 cm)
Height: 14 - 16 in. (36 - 41 cm)
Width: 10 - 12 in. (25 - 30 cm)
Exposure: Sun
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Gomphrena Piñata