Description:

This plant is one of the most beautiful plants that are native to North America. They like medium to bright light and moderately cool temperature. If the temperature gets to 90 degrees they will go downhill. They make great landscape and container plants. A hanging basket can have more than 100 or more bell shaped flowers. The long days of spring bring the flowers naturally. They can be brought into early bloom with extra lighting.

General Growing Tips:

A 4" pot needs only one plant. Pinch at 3-4 week intervals, last pinch 60 days before desired bloom. They will bloom in mid-spring. Add 4 hours extra daylight to force blooms. Use well-drained soil and low/medium feed to start. Medium feed is OK on established plants. 60 degree night temperature. Florel can help force lateral branching on young plants (never treat old plants with Florel.) Watch for white flies and aphids. 10" hanging baskets need 4 plants per pot, started about January for a spring finish.