SERIES POINSETTIAS
REGIONAL
CHRISTMAS JOY ™ SERIES Ideal for Combinations
CHRISTMAS BELLS ® Ships Beautifully for the Late Season An exceptional mid-to-late poinsettia variety for almost all regions. Christmas Bells provides vibrantly rich, deep red-colored bracts. The very strong, upright, V-shaped habit works well with no rings in larger containers. This variety is the best late-season choice for Northern growers, with an excellent post-harvest performance.
NORTHERN CANADA
Christmas Joy is ready a week before Thanksgiving and colors up on time for Black Friday, hitting the early market without needing black cloth. Grow them cool to save energy and money!
" Christmas Bells is a modern, rich, red poinsettia that works from coast to coast. "Strong, upright architecture means rings are not needed on 6" pots. From 2.5" mini pots to larger, 14" finished pots, Christmas Bells is the go-to variety for Canadian growers. Being early to color and late to flower makes Christmas Bells a retailer’s choice, with a sales window from Weeks 46-51."
GREAT FOR MINI PRODUCTION!
GREAT FOR MINI PRODUCTION!
Tanya Carvalho, Canada
RED
WHITE
MARBLE
PINK
RED
8 WEEKS
NARROW
VIGOR
NORMAL
7.5 WEEKS
VIGOR
FROM THE Grower
“For mixes, we grow Christmas Joy Red and Christmas Joy White. They’re super uniform and provide a beautiful finish.” Ivan Tchakarov, Chief Horticulture Officer, Metrolina Greenhouses, Huntersville, North Carolina
POINSETTIA POINTER:
"For late November to early December sales, Christmas Bells is your red." – James Doukas
CULTURE THAT WORKS
CULTURE THAT WORKS
Growing On • Grows steadily once the branches develop, and exhibits strong growth through mid-October, then slows down significantly as it approaches finish. • Northern Climate: Apply Cycocel spray at 500-750 ppm. • Southern Climate: Can use Cycocel spray up to 1,000 ppm; use 1-2 applications of B-Nine (1,000 ppm)/Cycocel (500 ppm) before September 20. • Apply later Cycocel sprays at 500-750 ppm, ending by October 10. • Micro Bonzi drenches can begin in early October, but should be stopped by October 15. 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 . • Can be held cool. Pay attention to the humidity and avoid dew point to prevent Botrytis . • To hold Joy varieties, it is important to cool down temperatures to avoid color fade in the red.
Growing On • Grows aggressively when branches develop; strong growth October into early November; slows as finish approaches in late November. • Northern Climate: PGR limited 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; too 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 • Plant from liner at 22-24 days.
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. 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 and can go to final spacing very early, if needed; rings can be avoided, even in large pots.
• Apply rooting hormone at the base of cutting. • Start feed program at day 7 to prevent yellowing. • Apply 500 ppm Cycocel spray at day 18-20. • Plant into finished container when well rooted. Early Finished Growth
• Pinch early: at day 14-16 from a liner; at day 24-26 for direct stick. • Apply light PGR when branches are 1-1.5 in. (2.5-4 cm) using Cycocel spray at 500 ppm. • Prevention strategies for Pythium and Rhizoctonia are recommended shortly after planting into finished containers.
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