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.
REGIONAL REVIEW Tanya Carvalho Territory Manager, Canada
" 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."
VIGOR
8 WEEKS
NARROW MINI AVAILABLE
POINSETTIA POINTER:
“Christmas Bells is a great option for late-November to early-December sales.” – Lauren Blume
CULTURE THAT WORKS 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 chlormequat chloride 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 chlormequat chloride 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.
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 chlormequat chloride spray at 500-1,000 ppm. • Southern Climate: Use 1-2 spray applications of daminozide (1,000 ppm)/chlormequat chloride (500 ppm) before September 20. • Late PGR applications: chlormequat chloride spray 500-750 ppm, end October 15. • Micro paclobutrazol 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 .
TOP-SELLING REDS
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