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HIBISCUS Moscheutos-Hybr. 'Disco Belle Mixed'
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Origin: | Southern USA |
| Special Features: | Large showy mix of whites, pinks and red flowers. Blossoms up to 25 cm in diameter. Will flower the first year if planted early enough in the year but prefers two years to fully mature. Stout and more dwarf than 'Galaxy' and 'Southern Belle'. |
| Basic Colour: | (mixture) |
| Flower Colour: | mixture of white, pink and red |
| Natural Flowering Period: | June - October |
| Flowering: | First year flowering |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z7 - Z10
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| Foliage: | leaves genetically variable, similar to the species |
| Growth Habit: | vigorous |
| Height with Flowers: | 60 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 60 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | moist / average |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | solitary plant |
| Usage: | patio plant |
| Portion weight: | 1 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 10.52632 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
95 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
20 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 2 - 3 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | 72 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(20) To obtain best germination results, seeds need temperatures of +22°C [72°F] or more. Moderate, but constant humidity is very important. Gunnera, however, prefers very moist (not wet) and warm (+24 to +30°C) [75 to 86°F] conditions.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
early spring - early autumn |
| Sowing to Germination: | 3 - 8 weeks |
| Germination to Transplant: | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 6 - 10 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") / 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6") |
| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
