Summer Splash® Nierembergia
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Plant Info
Summer Splash® is a fast growing Nierembergia. Flowers are large and in abundance on dense foliage and are perfect for patio pots and baskets and all have mounding and spreading habit and will bloom continuously from April until November.
Summer Splash® are real heat and drought tolerant and they thrive in full sun.
Summer Splash® Nierembergia
Habit
Upright, compact habit
Height:
Upright varieties: 20″ – 30″
Compact varieties: 10″ – 15″
Spread: Up to 24″
Outstanding Characteristics
Withstands heat and disease
Spreading mound
Patio grows upright
Most reliable summer flowering
Easy to grow
Application
Border, rock garden, all container
types.
Production
| Media | Well drained peat/perlite mix recommended |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.0 |
| Fertilizer | Constant feed 150-200 ppm with a complete water-soluble fertilizer. |
| Light | High |
| Water | Best when kept on slightly dry side(avoid wilt) |
| Growing Climate | Day: 65-75℉ Night: 55-60℉ |
| Timing | 4″pot(1 liner) 6-8 weeks,6″pot(2 liners) 9-12 weeks,10″pot(3 liners) 14-16 weeks, |
| Pinch Back | 4″pot(2-3 pinch) 6″pot(2-3 pinch) 10″pot(4 pinch), Less pinching when grown cool |
| Pests | Thrips, mites, whiteflies |
| Disease Control | Powdery mildew |
| PGR Application | None required |