Osteospermum Blue Eyed Beauty
‘Balostlueye’ EU PBR42212, PP26,150
(Flowering Only License)

Osteospermum Blue Eyed Beauty

Change the way you look at osteos – perfect for premium, early Spring sales. The bright Spring yellow and contrasting center grab your eye from afar. Exceptional bicolor has excellent habit, flower presentation and shelf life.
Also available as Genesis direct-stick callused cuttings.

General Information

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- Height: 10-14" (25-36cm)
- Spread: 14-20" (36-51cm)
- Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 32, 50, 72, 84, 105
- Rooting Hormone: Yes
- Average Days with Mist: 9-12
- Pinch: Optional
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
- Comments: Maintain uniformity in mist and soil temperature. Do not allow cuttings to wilt. Pinch to increase branching.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.8-6.2
- Light Levels (fc): 5,000-9,000
- Temperature Day: 59-76°F (15-24°C)
- Temperature Night: 44-55°F (7-13°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300
- No. of Pinches: 1
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Is responsive to B-Nine(S) 2,500-4,000 ppm alone or as a tank mix(S) with Cycocel 750-1,000 ppm. Bonzi(S) 15-30 ppm is also effective.
- Pests: Aphids, whitefly, thrips
- Diseases: Root and stem rot, Botrytis
- Comments: After transplanting, allow plants to become established for 1-2 weeks at 60-65°F (15-18°C). Once plants are well established, begin growing at recommended cool temperatures. After 4-6 weeks of cool conditions, plants can be forced in 6-8 weeks.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 10-13 weeks
- 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 11-14 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-4 ppp, 11-15 weeks
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Additional Information
-  Genesis: Liner v. Direct Stick

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Osteospermum Blue Eyed Beauty