Suntory® Mecardonia
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Plant Info
Mecardonia is a very unusual low growing annual which trails very well, finish baskets take on a tear drop shape. Attractive lush green foliage and bright lemon yellow blooms which are self cleaning.
Mecardonia makes an excellent mounding and trailing habit and is suited to patio containers, hanging baskets, window boxes and landscaping and is easy to grow.
Suntory® Mecardonia Habit
Mounding and trailing
Height is 14″ – 18″
Spreads up to 30″
Outstanding Characteristics
Blooms spring to late fall
Self-cleaning, well-branching
Profuse bloomer
Easy to grow and maintain
Application
Pots, hanging baskets,
window boxes, landscaping
Production
| Media | Well drained peat/perlite mix recommended |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 6.0-6.5 |
| Fertilizer | Constant feed 100-200 ppm with a complete water-soluble fertilizer. |
| Light | High-moderate |
| Water | Maintain moderately moist soil |
| Growing Climate | Day: 65-75℉ Night: 60-70℉ |
| Timing | 4″pot(1 liner) 5-6 weeks, 6″pot(1 liner) 6-8 weeks, 10″pot(3 liners) 12-15 weeks, |
| Pinch Back | 4″pot(no pinching) 5-6 weeks, 6″pot(2 pinch) 6-8 weeks, 10″pot(2-3 pinch)12-15 weeks, |
| Pests | Whiteflies, aphids, mites |
| Disease Control | Broad spectrum fungicidal drench recommended after planting |
| PGR Application | None required |