First-Year-Flowering Scheduling Tool

Phlox paniculata Ka-Pow^®

North: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 24-35

South: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 24-40

Variety Details

Spring-early summer programs*
Week color desired
URC stick week
Liner ready week
Liner transplant week

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Phlox paniculata Ka-Pow® Soft Pink

Phlox paniculata Ka-Pow® White

Phlox paniculata Ka-Pow® Lavender

Phlox paniculata Ka-Pow® Pink

Phlox paniculata Ka-Pow® Purple

Phlox paniculata Ka-Pow® White Bicolor

Suggested Container Size.
Container:	2.5 qt (1 ppp)

Propagation Guide
Media EC/pH:	EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature:	68-74°F (20-23°C)
Rooting Hormone:	500 ppm IBA
Mist:	Low to moderate
Fertilization:	75-100 ppm N starting at Day 7
Pinching:	Yes, while young plants are soft and actively growing. Allow at least two leaf internodes at each pinch.
Transplanting:	Liner transplant week
Comments:	Plants grow more actively under long days. Use 13-hour extended day lighting for Winter propagation.

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.8-6.2
Temperature:	60 to 75°F (16 to 24°C)
Light Level (fc):	5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization:	No
Daylength:	long day obligate
Watering:	Moderate
Fertilization:	Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 200 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant:	Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots.
Plant Growth Regulators:	Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching
Pests and Fungal Diseases:	Powdery mildew when pressure is high.