Narrative Description:
Continuing the great success of the renowned SummerSmile® collection, Cardinal stuns with sun-loving flowers featuring flowers that begin as incredible burgundy, but mature over the days, exhibiting pink hues - rich, dark pink flushes through to lilac, blush & even hints of orange. True eye-candy and a great visual treat!
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun and free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Ideal for the front of borders.
Accreditations /
Awards:
Resilience:
Tender (H2 1°C to 5°C)
Habit:
Clump Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
35 x 35 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
Red
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
May - September
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Raised Bed
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
To keep this plant over winter it must be kept frost-free.
Plant Care:
Family:
ASTERACEAE
Genus:
Osteospermum
Species:
ecklonis
Series:
Cultivar:
Cardinal
Category:
Summer Patio Flowering
Recommended Pot Sizes:
Pot Spacing:
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
0 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
Feeding Frequency:
Recommended pH:
Growth Regulation PGR:
Temperature During Production:
Temperature During Transport:
Available for Delivery:
January - June
Recommended Sales Window:
February - August
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 15/26 | 25/26 |
|---|---|---|
| Qty: | 52 | 21 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
|
50 Plants / Tray |
66 Plants / Tray |
18 Plants / Rack |
|
18 Plants / Rack |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
