Hybrid Petunia ‘Conchita’
The assortment of hanging petunias from cuttings is very large! However, there is a lack of special colors with good growth, we have hybridized the most fascinating color in the field of petunias!
The striking and even weather-resistant flower design is unmistakable and very attractive. In the first growing phase, it grows low, then develops a nice cushion that also covers the upper part. It reaches a length of approx. 1m like the Surfinia. It has a rich, homogeneous and uninterrupted flowering. In the USA it has become the best-selling hanging petunia and has won a lot of awards!
Cultivation
Pot: 10 to 16 cm pot from the end of November to the beginning of March for flowering from the end of March; 25 cm basket with 3 plants: pot from the beginning of January to the end of February for flowering from the end of March.
Soil: we recommend a well-drained soil with clay with a recommended pH of 5-6.
Pruning: Prune one week after potting.
Temperature: until the seedling takes root for approx. 2 weeks at 16–18°C. Afterwards we recommend reducing the temperature to 8-14°C. With low temperatures the quality improves and overly long branches are avoided.
Light: full light.
Irrigation: Regular irrigation, droughts cause the leaves to turn yellow
Fertilization: They are very demanding, as soon as the roots are well formed (approx. 2-3 weeks) fertilize 0.3 – 0.5% (3-5g/litre) per week with a balanced fertilizer.
We recommend fertilizing 2 times with iron chelate (Sequestrene or Ferrilene). Add a slow-tension fertilizer for the end customer.
Dwarfing: 1 –3 treatments with Alar (0.3%) or 1-2 treatments with Topflor (0.05%) (may cause damage to open flowers)
Start of flowering: end of March, beginning of April
Diseases – parasites: The following products have been found to be compatible according to our experiences – beware of viruses:
Downy Mildew: Previcur 0.15%, Fonganil 0.05%,
Botryte: Rovral 0.1%, Ronilan 0.1%, Euparen 0.25%, Benlate 0.1%, Scala 0.1%,
Lannate whitefly 0.2%, Decis 0.1%, Applaud 0.1%, Nexter 0.1%, Confidor 0.075%, Keniatox verde 0.08%, Plenum 0.08%
Miniature larvae Ambush 0.01%, Decis 0.05%, Vertimec 0.025%
Thrips: Mesurol 0.2%, Thiodan 0.1%, Folimat 0.1%, Confidor 0.075%, Rody 0.05%, Ambush 0.01%, Decis 0.1%
Virosi keep the environment clean, disinfect pots and hands well. Do not treat with high temperatures, full sun and dry soil.
Use: flowering plants for balconies in full sun.
Care: Water and fertilize regularly, add Osmocote.
These growing tips are informative and based on our experiences.
We cannot guarantee success given the variety of growing conditions in individual gardens.
Lobularia (Alysum)
New variety Snow Princess is a lobularia cutting and is very uniform in growth. It flowers throughout the summer without flowering breaks and does not suffer from the heat. The great innovation of this alyssum is that it has a drooping growth and for this reason it can be used as a balcony plant, in bowls and even as a flowerbed. The cultivation is easy and you get a perfect product for sale in 10, 12 and 13 cm pots.
This hybrid is much more resistant than traditional varieties and will find a huge market, because it can replace problematic species such as bacopa.
Cultivation
Pot: 10-12 cm potting end of January
13-14 cm potting beginning of January
15-20 cm/basket potting November – January
Soil: we recommend a soil with clay, pH indicated 5–6
Pinching: pinch 1 week after potting
Temperature: until the seedling takes root for approx. 2 weeks at 18–20°C
Afterwards we recommend reducing the temperature to 12-14°C. The quality improves with low temperatures.
Light: full light, shade during the hottest hours
Watering: regular watering, droughts cause the leaves to turn yellow
Fertilization: as soon as the roots are well formed (approx. 3 weeks) fertilize 0.2 – 0.3 %
(2-3 g/liter) per week with a balanced fertilizer. We recommend fertilizing twice with iron chelate (Sequestrene or Ferrilene).
Retardant: 1 –3 treatments with 0.3% Alar (3g/l) or 1-2 treatments with 0.05% Topflor (0.5g/l)
Start of flowering: end of March / beginning of April
Diseases – parasites: The following products have been found to be compatible according to our experience:
Whitefly: Lannate 0.2%, Decis 0.1%, Applaud 0.1%, Nexter 0.1%, Confidor 0.075%, Plenum 0.08%,
Miniaturist larvae: Ambush 0.01%, Decis 0.05%, Vertimec 0.025%
Thrips: Vertimec 0.05%, Mesurol 0.2%, Tamaron 0.1%, Thiodan 0.1%, Laser.
Do not treat at high temperatures, in full sun and dry soil.
Use: flowering plants for balconies in full sun. Combinations with Conchitas, Parisian or Symphony dimorphotheca petunias
Care: Water and fertilize regularly.
These growing tips are informative and based on our experience.
We cannot guarantee success due to the variety of growing conditions in gardens.
Company Description:
Andreas Psenner ss was founded in 1967 by Andreas Psenner with a first greenhouse of 1,100m² in Bolzano. In 1976 the first protected varieties were introduced to the Italian market. Continuous investments in greenhouse structures, expansion of the surface area and a new ultramodern laboratory have made the company one of the European leaders in the production of young plants. In 1999 the international breeding network Proven Winners was founded, which created a new standard in plant breeding and innovation. In 40 years of activity they have reached a glass surface of over 42,000m² for the rooting of young plants and over 20,000m² of greenhouses for mother plants.
The assortment, carefully selected and tested for the Italian climate, includes over 300 protected and exclusive varieties for sale in Italy. The aim of the company Andreas Psenner ss is to supply the customer with varieties that not only correspond to the required average, but also guarantee the best growth characteristics and the most intense colours. For this reason, great importance is given to the cultivation of a large experimental field of possible novelties and mother plants tested in their laboratory. In addition, new marketing concepts are focused on that awaken the interest of the end customer with innovative plants such as the Euphorbia Diamond Frost, the Jurassic tree Wollemi Pine or the cold-resistant banana Freddi Banani.