SOIREE® DOUBLE Orchid
Catharanthus hybrid
Elegant Double Flowers!
Soiree® Double blooms have two distinct layers of frilly petals that will light up any garden with their amazing flower coverage, vibrant colors, and deep glossy green foliage. These plants keep their tight compact form all summer, with no leggy branches and tons of flower power. Soiree Double offers new improved varieties in the Pink and Orchid and introduces two new varieties - Appleblossom, which has blush tones, and Pure White.
| Height: | 10 to 14-inches 25 to 36-centimeters |
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| Spread: | 20 to 25-inches 51 to 63-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| Colors: | Orchid |
| Light Levels: | Sun |
| Vigor: | Compact |
| Earliness: | Mid |
| Habit: | Upright |
| Usage: | Container Gardens, Hanging Baskets |
| GROWER CULTURE: |
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| General: |
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| Media: | Well-drained peat/perlite mix |
| pH: | 5.8 to 6.2 |
| Fertilization: | Medium | 200 ppm |
| Light: | High |
| Water: | Moderate to Well-Drained |
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| Growing Temp Day: | 70°F to 80°F | 21°C to 27°C |
| Growing Temp Night: | 70°F to 80°F | 21°C to 27°C |
| PGR: | None. |
| Pests: | Whitefly, aphids, thrips |
| Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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| 4-inch: | 4 to 6-weeks with 1 ppp |
| 6-inch: | 6 to 8-weeks with 1 ppp |
| Other Varieties in the Series: |
[ Appleblossom ] [ Pure White ] [ Pink Improved ] [ Orchid Improved ] [ White ] [ Pink ] |