Narrative Description:
A beautiful addition to augment an already superb range. 'Sweet Sparkle' has rich pink flowers with even darker pink eyes over tough, green, mounding foliage.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun or partial shade in free draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Perfect combination partner for hardy and summer annuals alike. Ideal for containers, baskets and borders.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Clump Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
30 x 40 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
pink
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
May - August
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Raised Bed
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
Family:
ASTERACEAE
Genus:
Gerbera
Series:
Cultivar:
Sweet Sparkle
UPOV:
GARSWSPARKLE
UPOV No:
Category:
Hardy Perennials
Recommended Pot Sizes:
11cm
1Ltr
3Ltr+
Pot Spacing:
Place the plants close together for a better micro climate. Spacing should occur when the plants touch each other, approx 5 weeks after transplanting. Make sure this happens to prevent stretching of the leaves.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
22 weeks over Winter
14 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:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Not Recommended
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
February - June
Recommended Sales Window:
February - August
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 19/25 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 9 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
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50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
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50 Plants / Tray |
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.
