

Greenhouse Product News published the following tips on using PGRs: “Plants respond well to foliar applications of daminozide at 2,500 to 5,000 ppm or paclobutrazol (Bonzi) at 20 to 30 ppm foliar spray or 2 to 3 ppm as a drench. Pinching, growing in cool conditions, and bright light are the best ways to control Petchoa, but they are vigorous and may need PGRs. We recommend six inches for 4” pots and eighteen inches for 10” pots. Space pots adequately to allow for light penetration and airflow between foliage of adjacent pots. SpacingĬan be grown pot tight in an 1801. Pinching is recommended 5-10 days after transplantation. If you are not going to grow in a cold house, you can achieve faster production by 10-14 days. Our production schedule listed below takes into account colder temps. SuperCals can even take heavy frost, which makes them a good choice for cold-frame production. This will help keep the plant compact and encourage a well-toned growth without the use of PGRs. Grow Petchoa in a cool environment of 50-55F night temperatures. Extra iron can be applied to promote good leaf color. General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Linerįor best results with Petchoa, we recommend using a constant feed program of 250-300 ppm N with an EC level between 1.5-2.0. Grow these plants for beds, hanging baskets, or as flowering cascaders in your combination pots. The early flowering time makes Petchoa a desirable addition to a spring program for those shoppers looking for color before your traditional plants are ready to sell. From the calibrachoa genes it gets vibrant colors that hold up well in harsh conditions. From the petunia side, Petchoas have strong roots and large flowers. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.Petchoa is a hybrid plant created by Sakata under the name SuperCal because it combines the best aspects of Petunias and Calibrachoas into one plant. Because of its trailing habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. SuperCal® Cherry Petchoa is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. It can be propagated by cuttings however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water.
Petchoa supercal cherry full#
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing season, needing replacement the following year. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. SuperCal® Cherry Petchoa will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. SuperCal® Cherry Petchoa is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. SuperCal® Cherry Petchoa is a dense herbaceous annual with a trailing habit of growth, eventually spilling over the edges of hanging baskets and containers. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

SuperCal® Cherry Petchoa is clothed in stunning cherry red trumpet-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid spring to late summer.
Petchoa supercal cherry series#
An exceptional series known for large vibrant flowers and excellent performance vigorous, early blooming, and able to handle summer heat excellent resistance to powdery mildew
