DARWIN PERENNIALS FINISHING GUIDE
LIGHT LEVELS IN FOOT- CANDLES
SERIES/ VARIETY
MEDIA PH
VERNALIZATION REQUIRED
PAGE CROP
TEMPERATURE DAYLENGTH
WATERING
FERTILIZATION
'Little Joe'
5.8-6.2 Nights: 55 to
Long day obligate
No
5,000 to 8,000
Allow media to dry moderately between watering. Prefers moist soils. Allow media to dry moderately
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
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EUPATORIUM Eupatorium dubium
65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
Euphoria™ Series
5.8-6.2 Nights: 55 to
Long day obligate
No
5,000 to 8,000
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm.
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EUPATORIUM Eupatorium purpureum
60°F (13 to 16°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
between watering. Moderate
Summer Eclipse
5.8-6.2 Nights: 56 to
Long day obligate
No
5,000 to 8,000
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N. Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 100 to 125 ppm. Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm N. fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N. Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm
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HELIOPSIS Heliopsis helianthoides HEUCHERA Heuchera x hybrida HEUCHERA Heuchera x villosa IBERIS Iberis sempervirens
64°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 76°F (18 to 24°C) 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
Carnival Series
5.8-6.2 Nights: 50 to
Day length neutral
No
1,500 to 2,500
Allow media to dry slightly
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between watering. Moderate
Big Top Series 5.8-6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
Day length neutral
No
1,500 to 2,500
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'Snowsation'
5.8-6.2 45 to 60°F (7 to 16°C)
Day length neutral
Yes
3,000 to 5,000
Low to moderate Use a balanced
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Glowstick
5.8-6.2 68 to 72°F (20 to 22°C)
Long day obligate
No
5,000 to 8,000
Allow media to dry slightly
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KNIPHOFIA Kniphofia uvaria
between watering. Overwatering will result in slow bulk.
N. Generally a heavier feeder.
'Annet'
5.8-6.2 Nights: 55 to
Long day facultative
No
5,000 to 8,000
Allow media to dry slightly
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
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LAVANDULA Lavandula angustifolia LAVANDULA Lavandula angustifolia
65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
between watering.
'SuperBlue'
5.9-6.2 Nights: 55 to
Long day facultative
No
5,000 to 8,000
Allow media to dry slightly
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
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65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
between watering.
5,000 to 8,000
Allow media to dry slightly
Anouk Series
5.8-6.2 Nights: 56 to
Day length neutral
Beneficial for earlier flowering and more blooms.
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 100 to 125 ppm.
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LAVANDULA Lavandula stoechas
64°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 76°F (18 to 24°C)
between watering.
5,000 to 8,000
Allow media to dry slightly
Lavinnova ® Series
5.8-6.2 Nights: 56 to
Beneficial for earlier flowering and more blooms.
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 100 to 125 ppm.
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LAVANDULA Lavandula stoechas
64°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 76°F (18 to 24°C)
between watering.
Primavera
5.8-6.2 Nights: 56 to
Day length neutral
No
5,000 to 8,000
Allow media to dry slightly
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 100 to 125 ppm.
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LAVANDULA Lavandula stoechas
64°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 76°F (18 to 24°C)
between watering.
Make My Daisy™ Series
5.8-6.2 Nights: 55°F (13°C)
Long day facultative
No
5,000 to 8,000
Moderate
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
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LEUCANTHEMUM Leucanthemum superbum LEUCANTHEMUM Leucanthemum x superbum MISCANTHUS Miscanthus sinensis MISCANTHUS Miscanthus sinensis MISCANTHUS Miscanthus sinensis MONARDA Monarda didyma
Days: 68°F (20°C)
'Whitecap'
5.8-6.2 Nights: 55°F (13°C)
Long day facultative
No
5,000 to 8,000
Moderate
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
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Days: 68°F (20°C)
Bandwidth
5.8-6.5 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
Long day facultative
No
5,000 to 8,000
Low to moderate Low
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High Frequency 5.8-6.2 60 to 68°F (16 to 20°C)
Short day obligate
No
5,000 to 8,000
Low to moderate Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 100 to 125 ppm.
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My Fair Maiden
5.8-6.5 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
Short day obligate
No
5,000 to 8,000
Low to moderate Low
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5,000 to 8,000
Allow media to dry slightly
Balmy™ Series
5.8-6.2 Nights: 55 to
Long day obligate
Beneficial for bulking and earlier flowering.
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
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65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
between watering.
BeeMine™ Series
5.8-6.2 Nights: 55 to
Long day obligate
Beneficial for bulking and earlier flowering. Not required for flowering.
5,000 to 8,000
Allow media to dry slightly
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm N.
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MONARDA Monarda didyma
65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
between watering.
Prelude™ Series
5.8-6.2 Nights: 55 to
Long day facultative
No
5,000 to 8,000
Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
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NEPETA Nepeta subsessilis
70°F (13 to 21°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
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