Selecta 2027 Poinsettia Catalog

SERIES POINSETTIAS

EARLY ELEGANCE ™ SERIES Early-Season Showstopper Early Elegance is perfect for early-season sales, targeting mid-November through Thanksgiving . Medium-low vigor is ideal for 4-in. to 8-in. (10 to 20-cm) containers. Series includes a vibrant marble and a true pink.

SKY ™ SERIES Bring the Starry Sky Indoors An exciting starry pattern is available in poinsettias! By choosing the Sky varieties, growers can offer this unique, speckled novelty poinsettia for natural season sales after Thanksgiving.

GREAT FOR MINI PRODUCTION!

WHITE

PINK

RED

MARBLE

ORANGE

FANTASY

PINK

8.5 WEEKS

NARROW

VIGOR

Propagation • Roots rapidly; plant from a liner at 22-24 days. • Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7. CULTURE THAT WORKS FROM THE Grower 7 WEEKS VIGOR

NORMAL

“Early Elegance Red is our favorite because it’s early, reliable and has low PGR requirements. All of this equals less stress for the grower." Head Grower Ehsan Gholami of Costa Farms in Asheville, North Carolina

POINSETTIA POINTER:

"Cooler temperatures increase the number of 'stars' on your Sky." – James Doukas

CULTURE THAT WORKS

Growing On • Grows steadily once the branches develop and exhibits consistent slow growth throughout the crop until color begins. • Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm. • Southern Climate: Can use Cycocel spray up to 750-1,000 ppm; use B-Nine/Cycocel tank mixes with caution in the South and not at all in the North. • Low-rate micro Bonzi drenches can be applied after October 1, but use caution with rates and volume, as these are sensitive to PGR. Late Growing Stages • Requires continuous feed until finish. • Reduce feed levels if media EC increases too rapidly. • High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium . • Reducing temperatures at finish can help with color retention and shelf life. • A Bonzi application (1 ppm drench or 5 ppm spray) can be applied at the very end of the crop at first pollen shed to increase the shelf life and retain the cyathia.

Growing On • Grows aggressively when branches develop; strong growth October into early November; slows as finish approaches in late November. • Cool nights (62°F/17°C and below) enhance color patterning. • Northern Climate: Limit PGR to Cycocel spray at 500-1,000 ppm. • Southern Climate: Use 1-2 spray applications of B-Nine (1,000 ppm)/ Cycocel (500 ppm) before September 20. • Late PGR applications: Cycocel spray 500-750 ppm, end October 15. • Micro Bonzi drenches can begin in early October; overly aggressive PGR applications in October can result in smaller bracts. Late Growing Stages • Feed continuously until finish. Watch media EC and reduce feed levels to avoid rapid increase; indicates plants' need for nutrition is waning. • High EC at finish can result in root damage, reduced shelf life and possible Pythium . • Finishes naturally in late November to early December; can be held cool to target week 50-51 sales; avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis .

Propagation • Roots rapidly; plant from liner at 19-21 days; apply rooting hormone to base of cutting. • Uses feed aggressively; start feed program around day 7; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing. • High vigor level; will require PGR application in propagation; 500-750 ppm Cycocel spray at day 15-20 and can be repeated if necessary. • Plant from liners to finished container when well rooted to prevent stretch. Early Finished Growth • Must be pinched early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct stick. Failure to pinch early will result in uneven branching. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm; recommended to even out the branches. • Branching occurs rapidly after pinch; PGR may be needed at 7 days. • Very upright habit; can go to final spacing very early if needed; rings can be avoided, even in large pots.

• May not require PGR application in propagation. • Plant into the finished container when well rooted. • Feed aggressively; failure to feed early enough will result in yellowing and hardening. Early Finished Growth • Pinch early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct stick. • Low-vigor varieties require less PGR for growth control. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm.

SERIES POINSETTIAS

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