BETH S BLUE Isotoma. Lamium maculatum NEW NEW

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1 Warm Breeze PINK CHABLIS Lamium maculatum DIAMOND DELIGHT Euphorbia graminea PINK CHABLIS 'Check In' USPP17925 Lamium maculatum BETH S BLUE Isotoma 12-14" This outstanding heat tolerant annual has long been popular for its unique star-shaped, blue lavender flowers and its interesting texture for containers and landscapes. Once vernalized, it puts on an airy show of blooms all season until frost. Perfect for early season color offered with Anytime Pansiolas. New this year. PINK CHABLIS Lamium maculatum Pink Chablis provides plenty of color and texture in areas of shade and sun. Apple green leaves with a dense silver overlay provide a stunning backdrop for the puffy, soft pink blooms. 6-10" Zones 4-8 GROWING TIPS FOR BETH S BLUE Flowers heaviest when grown cool (45-55 F). Growing cooler will bulk up the plants and increase flower formation, however it will also increase production time. Liners must be vernalized for optimal spring production. Great for growing in cold greenhouses where blooming begins to peak when temperatures warm up. Display or sell in cool greenhouse areas or grow outside if possible. A great companion to other cool season crops like Anytime pansiolas ppm fertilizer for optimum growth. In growing group AB (see page 231). Additional Culture Information for BETH S BLUE ph/ec: / Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22 C) Growing Temperature: 50-65º F (10-18 C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10 C) Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 5-6; for 6 /gallon, 8-9; for 8, 9-10; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: First to go outside Note: Pinching is not necessary. Treat with a preventative broad spectrum fungicidal drench at 1-2 weeks after transplant. Scout crops regularly (at least once a week) for disease development. Water early in the day so foliage is dry by nightfall to decrease likelihood of disease. GROWING TIPS FOR PINK CHABLIS Requires high light in production. No pinching or growth regulator needed. 200 ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. In growing group AC (see page 231). PINK CHABLIS Lamium 30 Awards including: Excellent Rating, Boerner Botanical Garden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Top Pick, Dallas Arboretum; Leader of the Pack, North Carolina State Additional Culture Information for PINK CHABLIS Lamium ph/ec: /.6-.9 Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22 C) Growing Temperature: 55-65º F (12-18 C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10 C) outdoors Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: First to go outside Note: Winter flowering occurs in Sunbelt states. BETH S BLUE Isotoma Top Performer, University of Wisconsin Butterfly Stratosphere Ablazin Diamond Frost Catalina ColorBlaze Marooned 86 87

2 LUSCIOUS Marmalade Lantana camara 'G12-166' USPPAF CanPBRAF Collection LUSCIOUS Piña Colada Lantana camara 'LANZ0004' USPPAF CanPBRAF P. Allen Smith Platinum Collection P. Allen Smith Platinum Collection LUSCIOUS Bananarama Lantana camara 'G12-164' USPPAF CanPBRAF LUSCIOUS BERRY BLEND Lantana camara 'LAN 876' USPPAF CanPBRAF LUSCIOUS Pinkberry Blend Lantana camara ** USPPAF CanPBRAF LUSCIOUS Lantana camara Collection This collection adds vibrancy, flower power, and exceptional performance to the continuous blooming that lantanas are known for. These impressive plants will win you over with their bright colors and heat and drought tolerance. These exceptionally vigorous growers are butterfly and hummingbird magnets and require no deadheading. Day-length neutral. LUSCIOUS Pinkberry Blend Lantana camara Superbells 88 Diamond Frost Illusion Luscious Comparison Chart Variety Name Vigor Habit Height In Combos Bananarama 3 Mounding 18-30" Yes, with vigorous companions Berry Blend 3 Upright 24-36" Yes, with vigorous companions Citrus Blend 3 Upright 24-30" Yes, with vigorous companions Grape 2 Trailing 10-14" Yes, with any Lemonade 2 Mounding 24-30" Yes, with any Marmalade 3 Mounding 12-18" Yes, with vigorous companions Piña Colada 3 Upright Globe 12-26" Due to habit, mix with trailing plants Pinkberry Blend 3 Mounding 20-24" Yes, with vigorous companions '**' USPPAF CanPBRAF Pinkberry Blend is an impressively vigorous, landscape-sized Lantana that forms a mounding then trailing mass of dark green foliage. Pretty pink and light yellow bicolor blooms are produced all season with minimal seed set. New this year. LUSCIOUS CITRUS BLEND Lantana camara ' ' USPP19706 LUSCIOUS Lemonade Lantana camara 'Robpwcrm' USPP19347 Can3636 LUSCIOUS Grape Lantana camara 'Robpwpur' USPP19357 Can

3 LAGUNA White Loubtrawi USPP18216 Can3030 P. Allen Smith Platinum Collection LAGUNA Sky Blue Loboudtis USPP15526 Can2304 LAGUNA Compact Blue with Eye Lobetis USPP16112 Can1975 LUSCIOUS BERRY BLEND, Grape, and Lemonade Lantana camara LUSCIOUS Lantana camara GROWING TIPS FOR LUSCIOUS 200 ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. High light in production is essential. Warm and slightly dry conditions after transplanting speeds root in and growth. Use caution with Florel, as it can cause leaf drop and leaf curl. For best results, northern growers may want to order first shipments in mid-spring when temperatures and light levels rise. Cold and wet conditions can double crop time. In growing group CB (see page 231). LUSCIOUS Lantana 138 Awards including: Top Performer, Michigan State; Leader of the Pack, North Carolina State; Top Pick, Missouri Botanic Garden; Outstanding Rating, Disney Trials; Top Performer, University of Delaware; Best Overall Impression, Oregon State University Additional Notes for LUSCIOUS Grape Lantana Luscious Grape is a true trailing variety. This may require an additional pinch to fill out 4-5 containers. Crop time will be about 2 weeks longer than others in the series and can be shortened by increasing the number of liners per container. Additional Culture Information for LUSCIOUS Lantana ph/ec: / Growing Temperature: 70-75º F (21-24º C) Holding Temperature: 50-60º F (10-16º C) Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outside Pinch at liner planting and pinch to shape as needed. PGRs should not be needed. Winter flowering occurs in Sunbelt states. Luscious Marmalade and Luscious Bananarama may require a second pink for shaping. LAGUNA GROWING TIPS FOR LAGUNA Preventive fungicides are recommended one week after transplanting. Grow cool with good air circulation once established. Requires high light in production and higher light and longer days to flower early. Needs ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. In growing group BB (see page 231). 8-12" Vigor: 3 Bred to take the summer heat better than typical lobelias, Laguna varieties are compact yet full, semi-upright plants covered in true blue or white, self-cleaning blossoms. They are ideal low maintenance plants for hanging baskets, window boxes, combination containers, and landscapes. Additional Culture Information for LAGUNA ph/ec: /.6-.9 Growing Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10º C) outdoors Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Second to go outside For containers 6" and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6", soft pinch at planting and trim around container just prior to hanging ppm Sumagic spray is effective, if needed. Boldly Flirtation GoldDust LAGUNA Lobelia 30 Awards Including: Best of the Best, University of Georgia; Best of Species, Penn State; Leader of the Pack, North Carolina State; Top Performer, Calgary Zoo and Botanic Garden 90 91

4 LUCIA Dark Blue USLOB0901 USPP21791 Can4076 LUCIA Ultraviolet ** USPPAF CanPBRAF SNOW PRINCESS Lobularia LUCIA Like Laguna, Lucia lobelias are also bred to handle the summer heat better than most, delivering good all-season performance in landscapes, hanging baskets, window boxes, and combination containers. Choose from deep blue or vivid royal purple, self-cleaning selections. LUCIA ** USPPAF CanPBRAF Ultraviolet Lobelia Richly saturated royal purple blooms are produced profusely from spring through summer on these cascading, well-branched plants. Like others in the series, it exhibits greater heat tolerance than typical Lobelias, retaining its shape and color over many months. New this year. GROWING TIPS FOR LUCIA Preventive fungicides are recommended one week after transplanting. Grow cool with good air circulation once established. Requires high light in production and higher light and longer days to flower early. Needs ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. In growing group BB (see page 231). Superbells Flirtation GoldDust 8-12" Additional Culture Information for LUCIA ph/ec: /.6-.9 Growing Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10º C) outdoors Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Second to go outside For containers 6" and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6", soft pinch at planting and trim around container just prior to hanging ppm Sumagic spray is effective, if needed. LUCIA Lobelia 11 Awards including: Gold Medal, University of Illinois Master Gardeners; Top Performer, Longwood Gardens; Consumer Choice, University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale PRINCESS and KNIGHT Lobularia Our collection of lobularia is exceptional in terms of habit, blooms, fragrance, and vigor choices. The Princess varieties are big, showy bloomers that are well matched with other vigorous growers, while the Knights are more restrained and so can pair well with medium-vigor plants. All display mounds of fragrant blooms from spring through fall. GROWING TIPS FOR LOBULARIA Requires high light in production. Don t grow over plants that are sensitive to petal drop as these varieties can shed. Grow cool for best results, but growing too cold can cause purpling of the foliage. Very fast and vigorous grower. Needs ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. In growing group AC (see page 231). Sweet Caroline Supertunia Superbena Additional Culture Information for Lobularia ph/ec: /.6-.9 Growing Temperature: 55-65º F (12-18º C) Holding Temperature: 40-55º F (4-12º C) outdoors Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 3-5; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: First to go outside Liners should be pinched when received; give a second pinch 2 weeks after transplant. 3-5 ppm of Sumagic will help control growth. Blushing Princess: Color is enhanced with brighter light and cooler temperatures. Growers in low light or warm houses can expect some fading of color intensity, but plants darken quickly once outside. If you are used to growing Snow Princess and needing PGRs to control growth, reduce your PGR level for Blushing Princess, and grow your first crops of Frosty Knight, Dark Knight, and White Knight with minimal PGRs

5 FROSTY KNIGHT 'INLBUPRIPR' USPPAF CanPBRAF Lobularia 6-12" P. Allen Smith Platinum Collection P. Allen Smith Platinum Collection SNOW PRINCESS Lobularia INLBUSNOPR USPP21594 Can " DARK KNIGHT INLOBU1007 USPPAF CanPBRAF Lobularia hybrid WHITE KNIGHT Lobularia hybrid 'Inlbuwikni' USPPAF CanPBRAF 10-15" BLUSHING PRINCESS 'INLBUBLUPR' USPPAF CanPBRAF Lobularia 6-12" Comparison Chart Variety name Vigor Color Foliage In Combos Snow Princess 4 White Dark green Only with the most vigorous companion plants 4-6" PRINCESS and KNIGHT Lobularia Blushing Princess 4 Whitelavender Medium green Frosty Knight 3 White Variegated cream & green With vigorous companion plants With moderately vigorous companion plants, Frosty Knight plays well with others. Is a standout monoculture container. S Princess and Knight Lobularia 213 Awards including: Superior Rating, Colorado State; Excellent Rating, Boerner Botanical Garden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Plant of the Month, Dallas Arboretum; Outstanding Rating, Disney Trials; Top Performer, Cornell University; Excellent Performer, University Laval; Top Performer; University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale; Top Performer, Kansas State University; Top Performer, Devonian Botanic Garden; Top Performer, Cornell University NOTE: Blushing Princess opens white and turns to a lavender-silver in about a day. Brighter light will increase the lavender flower color. White Knight 3 White Medium green Dark Knight 3 Purple Medium green With half the vigor of Snow Princess, it is a better companion for less vigorous plants Vigor between White Knight and Blushing Princess, it is a better companion for less vigorous plants 94 95

6 P. Allen Smith Platinum Collection GOLDDUST Mecardonia USmeca8205 USPP22871 Can4383 GOLDDUST Mecardonia This true yellow mecardonia flowers 6 weeks earlier than others. GoldDust s blooms are significantly smaller but far more plentiful than other mecardonia. This beauty loves the heat. 1-3" Vigor: 3 GROWING TIPS FOR GOLDDUST Requires high light in production ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. Pinch twice. First at liner planting and then 4-5 weeks later. Proper water management is critical. In growing group CB (see page 231). Additional Culture Information for GOLDDUST ph/ec: /.6-.9 Growing Temperature: F (21-24º C) Holding Temperature: F (21-24º C) Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. Finish Time in Weeks: For 4-5", 4-6; for 6"/gallon, 5-7; for 8", 7-9; for 10-12", Spring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outside No pinch necessary. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6", trim around container edge just prior to hanging. Superbells Laguna Superbena GOLDDUST Mecardonia 55 Awards including: Excellent Rating, Disney Trials; Top Performer, University of Wisconsin; Gardener s Choice, University of Florida; Top Performer, The Oregon Garden; Top Performer, Cornell University SUNSATIA Blood Orange Nemesia with HELLO! Pumpkin Gerbera SUNSATIA Nemesia 6-10" 96 97

7 SUNSATIA Coconut SUNSATIA Intraiwhitwo USPP23087 Can4347 Nemesia Lemon Intraigoldtwo USPP23062 Can4345 Nemesia SUNSATIA Blood Orange ** USPPAF CanPBRAF Nemesia 10-14" SUNSATIA Nemesia This is the collection that epitomizes the art and science of plant breeding. Very showy and dramatic in borders, hanging baskets, and containers. All varieties have an attractive, trailing habit and are ideal for early spring. Sunsatia are exceptionally cold tolerant and incredibly colorful. SUNSATIA ** USPPAF CanPBRAF Blood Orange Nemesia The star of the series, Blood Orange is incredibly vigorous and more heat tolerant than most, bearing fiery red-orange blossoms from early spring until frost. Its strong coloration makes it ideal for summer and fall color schemes in monoculture baskets or in combinations with other medium vigor varieties. New this year. 6-10" GROWING TIPS FOR SUNSATIA Grow dry. Preventive fungicides are recommended 1 week after transplant. High light required at production. Air circulation, proper water management, and good soil porosity are critical. Use well-drained media only. Requires ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. In growing group AA (see page 231). SUNSATIA Cranberry Intrairedtwo USPP23061 Can4346 Nemesia Additional Culture Information for SUNSATIA ph/ec: /.6-.9 Growing Temperature: 55-65º F (12-18º C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10º C) outdoors Water Requirements: Dry to Moderate Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Second to go outside Superbells Laguna Supertunia Minis SUNSATIA Nemesia 13 Awards including: Excellent Rating, Disney Trials; Consumer Top Choice, Cornell-Long Island For containers 6 and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6, soft pinch at planting with additional pinches as needed. Sumagic at 5-10 ppm is effective at controlling growth if needed. Cold temperatures will also control growth. Sensitive to pythium, phytopthera, and thielaviopsis. Rhapsody and other copper-based fungicides are effective as a preventative application

8 Collection Bluebird Nemesia Hubbird USPP12014 Can1634 fruticans RUFFLES Lavender KIRORUF237 USPPAF CanPBRAF RUFFLES Fuchsia Rose KIROCOLETTE USPPAF CanPBRAF Opal INNOCENCE Fleurame USPP17035 Nemesia fruticans Compact INNOCENCE Tiktoc USPP10977 Can1639 Nemesia fruticans RUFFLES Peach KIRORUF113 USPPAF CanPBRAF RUFFLES Red Kironanette USPPAF CanPBRAF 100 INNOCENCE Nemesia fruticans 8-12" Many early-spring programs owe their success to nemesia. But their value as mid-season crops is just as important. Frost-tolerant and easy to grow, these snapdragon-like beauties also sport well-branched stems and attractive, medium green foliage. GROWING TIPS FOR NEMESIA Preventive fungicides are recommended one week after transplant. Florel at 500 ppm is effective at increasing branching. Sumagic at 5 ppm and cold temperatures are effective at controlling growth. Requires ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. In growing group AA (see page 231). Superbells Laguna Supertunia Minis Additional Culture Information for Nemesia ph/ec: /.6-.9 Growing Temperature: 55-65º F (12-18º C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10º C) outdoors Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: First to go outside For containers 6 and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6, soft pinch at planting with additional pinches as needed. Nemesia Heights Bluebird 10-12" Compact INNOCENCE 8-10" Opal INNOCENCE 12-16" S Bluebird and INNOCENCE Nemesia 22 Awards including: Top Performer, Michigan State; Best of Breed for Winter, North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum; Superior Rating, Penn State; Top Performer, Ohio State; Best of the Best, University of Georgia RUFFLES The Ruffles series is an additional shade line for Proven Winners. These New Guinea Impatiens have flowers that emerge with ruffled petals and maintain their curl throughout their bloom time. The plants are slightly shorter than the Infinity collection and are ideal for 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale container production. They are good for monoculture containers and combinations. GROWING TIPS FOR RUFFLES Preventive fungicides are recommended one week after transplant. Sensitive to high-soluble salts; use ppm fertilizer. Light shade is optimal for best growth. Aggressive scouting and treatment program for thrips are recommended for INSV control. Do not use Medallion due to severe PGR effect on NGIs. Be sure not to overwater while plants are still rooting to the container edge. In growing group CC (see page 231). Rockapulco ColorBlaze Summer Wave Key account customers can purchase and propagate unrooted cuttings of Ruffles on your own. Contact your propagator for additional information. 6-10" Additional Culture Information for RUFFLES ph/ec: /.2-.6 Growing Temperature: 70-75º F (21-24º C) Holding Temperature: 70-75º F (21-24º C) Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. 4-5" 1 ppp, 6"-8" and Gallons; 3 ppp, 10" 4-5 ppp. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 6-8; for 6 /gallon, 8-10; for 8, 8-10; for 10-12, unless temperatures are 60º at night Spring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outside No pinching recommended. These varieties are bred to branch well without pinching, which would only delay flowering and result in a less-balanced plant habit. No growth regulators recommended or needed. Winter flowering occurs in Sunbelt states. S RUFFLES 40 Awards including: Top Performer, Biltmore; Top Performer, Jardin Daniel A Seguin; Excellent Rating, Disney-Warm Season; Top Performer, Michigan State University; Top Performer, Oregon State University; Leader of the Pack, North Carolina State University 101

9 Collection INFINITY Blushing Crimson Kiamuna USPP20938 INFINITY Blushing Lilac Visinfblla USPP16147 INFINITY Cherry Red INFINITY Visinfchrimp USPP20965 Dark Pink Visinfdkp USPP16472 INFINITY Lavender Collection INFINITY Salmon Bisque INFINITY Red 15-22" INFINITY Electric Cherry INFINITY 'VINFELECHE' USPP23221 Electric Coral 'VINFELECOR' USPP23220 INFINITY Lavender 'VINFLAVIMP' USPP23222 INFINITY Light Purple Visinflipu USPP16227 INFINITY A highly recommended alternative to I. walleriana, Infinity have a similar look but with larger, more brilliantly colored blooms and attractive dark green foliage. They are incredibly versatile, thriving in containers and landscapes. GROWING TIPS FOR INFINITY Preventive fungicides are recommended one week after transplant. Sensitive to high-soluble salts; use ppm fertilizer. Light shade is optimal for best growth. Aggressive scouting and treatment program for thrips are recommended for INSV control. Do not use Medallion due to severe PGR effect on NGIs. Be sure not to overwater while plants are still rooting to the container edge. In growing group CC (see page 231). Additional Culture Information for INFINITY ph/ec: / " Growing Temperature: 70-75º F (21-24º C) Holding Temperature: 70-75º F (21-24º C) Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. 4-5" 1 ppp, 6"-8" and Gallons; 3 ppp, 10" 4-5 ppp. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 6-8; for 6 /gallon, 8-10; for 8, 8-10; for 10-12, unless temperatures are 60º at night Spring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outside No pinching recommended. Infinity varieties are bred to branch well without pinching, which would only delay flowering and result in a less-balanced plant habit. No growth regulators recommended or needed. Winter flowering occurs in Sunbelt states. INFINITY Orange INFINITY Visinforimp Can2886 INFINITY Red ** USPPAF Collection INFINITY Orange Frost Visinforfr USPP16207 Can2288 INFINITY Salmon INFINITY Visinfsalimp USPP20971 INFINITY Pink Visinpink USPP16419 INFINITY Salmon Bisque VINFSALBIS USPPAF Pink Frost Visinfpifr USPP16262 White Visinfwhiimp USPP20984 Collection Illusion ColorBlaze Summer Wave S INFINITY 48 Awards including: Excellent Rating, Disney Trials; One of the Best, Penn State; Top Performer, University of Illinois; Top Performer, Colorado State University; Top Performer, Colorado State University Key account customers can purchase and propagate unrooted cuttings of Infinity on your own. Contact your propagator for additional information

10 Collection SOPRANO White Osjamwhit USPP17070 Can2453 Osteospermum Orange SYMPHONY Seikimora USPP13409 COPF Osteospermum SOPRANO Purple Osoutis USPP15491 Can2136 Osteospermum SOPRANO Light Purple Osjamlipur USPP17410 Can2452 Osteospermum Vigor: 1 Lemon SYMPHONY Seikilrem USPP13407 COPF Osteospermum SOPRANO Osteospermum Gardeners love their daisies, so any osteospermum that looks good in a four-inch container is bound to be a big seller. But Soprano is more than a one-note wonder. Varieties in this series also have outstanding heat tolerance, a compact habit, and nonstop flowers spring through fall. GROWING TIPS FOR SOPRANO Preventive fungicides are recommended one week after transplant. Requires high light in production. Warm and slightly dry conditions after transplanting speeds rooting and growth. All osteospermums like to be grown dry. PGRs are not recommended. Use ppm fertilizer. In growing group AB (see page 231). Flying Colors Supertunia Superbena Additional Culture Information for SOPRANO ph/ec: /.6-.9 Growing Temperature: 55-65º F (12-18º C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10º C) outdoors Water Requirements: Dry to Moderate Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Last to go outside Note: No pinch necessary " SOPRANO Osteospermum 5 Awards including: Excellent Rating, Boerner Botanical Garden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Best Osteospermum, Colorado State; Excellent Rating, Massachusetts Horticultural Society SYMPHONYOsteospermum 8-12" Introduced in 1997, Symphony is still our top-selling osteospermum series. From early spring to late fall, their continuous blooms, superb heat tolerance, and, of course, beautiful colors bring enjoyment to gardeners season after season. GROWING TIPS FOR SYMPHONY Low humidity is essential in production. Requires high light in production. Grow cool with good air circulation once established. Pinch at transplant, if necessary. If you pinch, use a spray application of fungicide immediately as a preventative measure. Finishing outside will give a stockier, higher quality plant in all container sizes. Use ppm fertilizer. In growing group AB (see page 231). Flying Colors Supertunia Superbena Additional Culture Information for SYMPHONY ph/ec: /.6-.9 Growing Temperature: 55-65º F (12-18º C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10º C) outdoors Water Requirements: Dry to Moderate Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: First to go outside SYMPHONY Osteospermum 5 Awards including: Top Performer, Ohio State; Excellent Rating, Boerner Botanical Garden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

11 Collection CHARMED Wine JROXBURWI USPP17557 Can2949 Oxalis regnellii CHARMED Velvet JROXACHVEL USPP23063 CanPBRAF Oxalis regnellii CHARMED Oxalis regnellii What s so special about Charmed Oxalis that makes it a gardener s favorite shade-lover? Plenty. First, they offer all the color and contrast of coleus but with a restrained, mounding habit that works perfectly in mid-vigor mixed containers. They won t crowd out other plants in combinations, and they provide beautiful white to pale pink flowers besides. And if that s not enough, they re great as a monoculture in 4.5" containers where their shamrock-shaped leaves provide a great opportunity for St. Patrick s Day sales and their longevity make Charmed a great fall/winter windowsill plant. The color and texture of Velvet set it apart, and Wine is ideal for mixed combos. 6-12" Vigor: 1 GROWING TIPS FOR CHARMED Prefers warmer production temperatures. Warm and slightly dry conditions after transplanting speeds root in and growth. Light shade is best for optimal growth. Shear back if petioles become too long due to low light conditions. Use ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. In growing group BB (see page 231). Graceful Grasses Rockapulco ColorBlaze Additional Culture Information for CHARMED ph/ec: /.6-.9 Growing Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Holding Temperature: 50-60º F (10-16º C) Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Summer Finish. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outside To schedule for St. Patrick s Day, plan on a 4-6 week crop, and supplemental lighting may be needed to keep plant compact for Northern growers. Pinching not needed. PGRs not needed. CHARMED Oxalis 5 Awards including: Gardener s Choice, National Arboretum; Best of Species, Penn State ANYTIME Quartz and ANYTIME Sugarplum ANYTIME Pansiola

12 ANYTIME Sugarplum Pansiola ANYTIME Iris ANYTIME Pansiola Anytime Pansiola is a new genera for the Proven Winners collection of garden plants and features the best traits of both a pansy and a viola. They are a great cool-season crop that blooms longer and yet can tolerate heat, making it a long lasting garden plant! Use in 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale containers, hanging baskets, and in combination with other medium-vigor varieties. ANYTIME Iris Pansiola This new selection features popular bicolor blooms in shades of purple-blue and yellow. New this year. ANYTIME Plum Good Pansiola Deep purple flowers with violet accents make a dramatic accent in combinations. New this year. Lobularia Sunsatia Key account customers can purchase and propagate seed of Anytime Pansiola on your own. Contact your propagator for additional information. 6-10" ANYTIME Plum Good S ANYTIME Pansiola 19 Awards including: Top Performer, University of Minnesota-Morris; Top Performer, Oregon State University; Top Performer, Jardin Daniel A Seguin ANYTIME Quartz Pansiola GROWING TIPS FOR ANYTIME PANSIOLA ppm N (low Phos. formulation). Once established, grow cool. Grow cool and display and sell in cool greenhouse areas or outside if possible. Watch for powdery mildew, especially in warm greenhouses. Treat with preventative broad spectrum fungicidal drench one week after transplant. In growing group AA (see page 231). Additional Culture Information for ANYTIME PANSIOLA ph/ec: / Growing Temperature: 55-65º F (13-18º C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10º C) ANYTIME Dove Pansiola ANYTIME Sunlight Pansiola Planting and Timing: Spring to Summer Finish. 4-8 containers, 1 ppp; 10 and larger, 3 ppp Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 5-6; for 6 /gallon, 8-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: First to go outside. Note growing under warmer conditions (fall crops) plant growth regulators may be necessary. A tank-mix foliage spray of 5,000 ppm Daminozide (B-Nine/Alar) and 500 ppm chlormequat (Cycocel) can be applied weekly to control stem stretch. When plants reach a salable size, a Paclobutrazol drench of ppm helps keep plants under control before going on retail benches