LANTANA 2017-18 SEASON
Lantana Heat-loving lantana series with low seed set Havana Pink Sky 72196 Reduced flower cycling Well-branched with dense foliage and increased flower count Notable uniformity in production is maintained through maturity in the landscape
Lantana Havana Gold Medium-compact, tidy habit Minimal PGR requirements Extra-large umbels and dark foliage Gallon finish requires 1 cutting per pot Versatile for the landscape, baskets or containers
Assortment HAVANA FULL MOON 72193 HAVANA SUNRISE 72195 HAVANA SUNSET 72191 HAVANA PINK SKY 72196 HAVANA SUNSHINE 72194 HAVANA GOLD 72192 HAVANA HARVEST MOON 72198 HAVANA RED SKY 72197
PERFORMANCE
Metrolina Greenhouses (Charlotte, NC) Clockwise from top left: Havana Sunshine, Sunrise, Red Sky, Harvest Moon (photos taken WK23)
Plant Odyssey (Austin, Texas) 8 production of Havana Gold, 3 ppp (photos taken WK24)
Plant Odyssey (Austin, Texas) Uniform with even branching on Havana Pink Sky (photos taken WK24)
Texas A&M (Overton, Texas) Havana Sunrise flagged as a favorite (photo taken WK26)
Penn State University (Landisville, PA) Havana Red Sky and Havana Harvest Moon (photos taken WK30)
Penn State University (Landisville, PA) Havana Full Moon, Havana Sunshine, Havana Sunset (photos taken WK30)
Welby Gardens (Denver, CO) Havana Sunshine, Havana Gold, Havana Pink Sky (photos taken WK30)
Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO) Havana Red Sky, Havana Gold (photos taken WK31)
Bell Nursery (Baltimore, MD) Havana Full Moon and Sunshine (photos taken WK31)
CULTURE
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Propagation Sticking: A rooting hormone powder or rooting hormone spray (A Hortus IBA Water Soluble Salts spray at 100-200ppm IBA) is recommended for uniformity of rooting. 84 and 105 trays are appropriate 7-12 days in mist house: Lantanas can be somewhat slow to root. Until roots have established, keep plants consistently misted in low amounts. Fertility and ph: 100-150 ppm N Moderate EC at 2.0-3.5 ms via SME 5.6-6.2 ph Pinching: Pinch about 2-3 weeks after stick
Propagation Temperature: Soil Temperature: 70-75 F (21-24 C) Air Temperature (day): 75-80 F (24-27 C) Air Temperature (night): 68-72 F (20-22 C) Lighting: Once roots form, supplemental light may be added on cloudy lowlight days. Shading not required during propagation Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs): Havana are naturally compact, no PGRs are recommended in the propagation phase. Timing: 4-5 weeks from stick to transplant
Finishing Container Size Planter Per Pot Finish Time (weeks) 4 in. (10 cm) 1 7-8 6 in. (15 cm) 1 9-10 10 in. (22 cm) and up 3-4 12-14 Pinching: Pinch as needed to shape If not pinched during propagation, pinch 1.5-2 weeks after transplant. Fertility and ph: 150-200 ppm N Lantanas grow best when fertilized with a blend of nitrate and ammonium based fertilizers to strike a balance in leaf size, ph levels, and growth habit. Saturated media with a high salt content drastically increases plant susceptibility to fungal root rot diseases. Allow media to dry moderately between waterings and leach regularly to limit salt buildup. Another option is to limit fertilizer ppm so high EC does not occur. Moderate EC at 2.0-3.5 ms via SME 5.6-6.2 ph
Finishing Temperature: Day Temperature: 65-73 F (18-23 C) Night Temperature: 68-75 F (20-24 C) Cold, wet, conditions hinder growth and increase disease pressures. Lighting: 5,000-10,000 fc (53,800-107,700 lux) Supplemental lighting is optional during finish Does not benefit from shade during finish Once transplanted, Havana is best grown under high light and warm temperatures. Full sun outdoor production is ideal. Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs): Optional Bonzi (0.4% Paclobutrazol) at 2ppm Optional Sumagic (0.055% Uniconazole) at 10ppm Optional B-Nine (85% Daminozide) at 1,500ppm mixed with Cycocel (11.8% Chlormequat) at 1,000ppm Potential Pests and Diseases: Pythium, Rhizoctonia Aphids, Whitefly, Leafminers
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