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Erysimum Cheers™ Mighty Mauve

Scientific Name : Erysimum linifolium

Common Name : Wallflower

Hardiness Zone : 7a - 10b

Hardiness Degree : 0°F (-18°C)

Blooming Season : Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Mounded, Spreading

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 20 - 24" (51 - 61cm)

Height : 18 - 22" (46 - 56cm)

Width : 18 - 22" (46 - 56cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Enjoy more color in the garden and in containers.
Will bloom continuously during Spring and Summer.

Idea & Tips : Prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Cut off bloom stems when they grow longer to promote heavier re-blooming.

Grower Information : This series offers more flowers, richer colors and better habits than standard Erysimum.

Continuous blooming and excellent heat tolerance make satisfied customers.
Blooms without vernalization from early Spring into late Summer.

'Balchermauv'

Protection Information : PP26,604

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  68-70°F (20-21°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  500 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Low
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Begin feeding 50-75 ppm 10 days after sticking
  
  Pinching:
  
  Pinch 21-25 days after sticking.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  42-49 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Don’t oversaturate media. Low mist levels work best.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  50 to 60°F (10 to 16°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  3,000 to 5,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Day length neutral
  
  Watering:
  
  Low to moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  150 to 175 ppm N.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Yes, a second pinch is often beneficial.
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  Sumagic 5-10 ppm spray
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Watch for bacterial infections.
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  6-8 wks
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  10-12 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  12-14 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  March to September

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