Patchwork Cosmic Orange Impatiens

Brighten up the shade – nothing else has these unique novelty patterns and colors!
Low-maintenance, grower-friendly series requires no special culture.
Easy to program for direct-stick programs. Best for premium 12 to 14-in. (30 to 35-cm) baskets and large container programs.
Also suitable for 6-in. (15-cm) pots, quarts and gallons.

NEW Cosmic Orange has a one-of-a kind three-tone color.
NEW Cosmic Burgundy brings a premium color and distinctive pattern to the series. NEW Pink Ice complements a delicate blush pink with a dark pink eye.

Lavender received highest possible rating at 2011 Erie Basin Marina trial in Buffalo, NY.

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Culture Details

General Information
- Height:
  
  10 - 16" (25 - 41cm)
  
  Spread:
  
  12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
  
  Exposure:
  
  Shade
Propagation Guide
- Tray Sizes (cells/tray):
  
  50, 72, 84, 105
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  No
  
  Average Days with Mist:
  
  5-8
  
  Pinch:
  
  No
  
  Average Propagation Time (weeks):
  
  3
  
  Average propagation time for perennials includes 3-5 weeks to bulk-up the liner before beginning cold treatment when started in late Summer or early Autumn.
  
  Comments:
  
  Avoid saturated media. Reduce mist as soon as possible. To reduce stretch, transplant on time.
Finishing
- Soil pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Light Levels (fc):
  
  4,000-6,000
  
  Temperature Day:
  
  68-76°F (20-24°C)
  
  Temperature Night:
  
  56-61°F (13-16°C)
  
  Fertilization (ppm N):
  
  175-225
  
  No. of Pinches:
  
  0-1
  
  Plant Growth Regulators (S) = spray / (D) = drench:
  
  Bonzi(S) 5-15 ppm is effective for height control. Florel(S) 100-300 ppm can be used to improve branching but will not usually be needed.
  
  Pests:
  
  Aphids, thrips
  
  Diseases:
  
  Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus, Botrytis, Pythium
  
  Comments:
  
  Start feeding immediately after transplanting. Avoid water stress in all stages of crop. Avoid cold stress (night temperatures below 65°F/18°C). Maintain EC above 1.0 (SME). Use early PGR application to achieve ideal finished plants. A light Bonzi drench when plant is three-quarters of finish size will promote flowering above the foliage.
Crop Time (weeks)
- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts :
  
  1 ppp, 6-8 weeks
  
  6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons:
  
  1-2 ppp, 7-9 weeks
  
  10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets:
  
  3-5 ppp, 10-12 weeks