Schedule Crop - Buddleia Chrysalis™

Buddleia Chrysalis™

Data is gathered from our West Grove, Pa., trials (Zone 6a). Southern growers: expect 1-2 weeks earlier finishing. Northern growers: 1 week slower. Consider summertime scheduling accurate. Dates based on a standard 72 liner size.

Week color desired

URC stick week

Liner transplant week

Spring/Summer

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Long day lighting beneficial

Late-Summer/Fall

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Buddleia Chrysalis™ Steel Blue

Buddleia Chrysalis™ Blue

Buddleia Chrysalis™ Cranberry

Buddleia Chrysalis™ Pink

Buddleia Chrysalis™ Purple

Buddleia Chrysalis™ White

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Propagation Guide
Media EC/pH:	EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature:	70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone:	500 ppm IBA
Mist:	Low to moderate
Fertilization:	50-75 ppm N starting at Day 7
Pinching:	Remove buds/flowers in propagation.
Transplanting:	42-49 days after sticking
Comments:	Buddleia Chrysalis series is very free flowering. Budding in cuttings does not affect rooting. Watch media moisture levels. Excessive moisture will delay rooting.

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.8-6.2
Temperature:	Nights: 56 to 64°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 76°F (18 to 24°C)
Light Level (fc):	5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization:	No
Daylength:	Long day facultative
Watering:	Moderate
Fertilization:	Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant:	Typically not required
Plant Growth Regulators:	PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases:	Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.