pH:
B (5.8 - 6.2)
B (0.6 - 0.9)
Medium (150 - 200 ppm)
High
Moderate to Moist
B (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)
B (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)
B (50 - 60º Fahrenheit)
Early Spring to Summer Finish. Standard PPP.
4-5" and Quart Pot : 4-6
6" and Gallon Pot : 5-7
7-9" Pot : 7-9
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 10-12
Pinching is not recommended. A light Sumagic spray (2-5 ppm) or B-9 (2500-5000) have been shown to be effective on Ageratum. Growth can also be controlled using Holding Temperature.
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.
Grower Tips:
Grower Tips for Artist
-Requires early growth regulator.
-'Alto Blue' is taller than other Artist varieties.
Artist Alto Blue is taller than other Artist varieties.
Do not move outside
| Award Year | Award | Plant Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Top Performer | Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield |
| 2021 | Top Performer | University of Tennessee - Knoxville |
| 2021 | Top Performer | Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield |
| 2021 | Top Performer | University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale |
| 2021 | Top Performer | Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden |
| 2021 | Director's Select & Best of Species | Penn State University |
| 2021 | Top Performer | University of Guelph |
| 2021 | Top Performer | Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2021 | Top Performer | University of Georgia |
| 2021 | Best of Breed - Beds | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
