Tropaeolum majus Orange Troika received Novelty status for its separate colour, topflowering and semi-trailing habit with variegated leaves.
Tropaeolum majus Orange Troika
Technical information
- Novelty Characteristic:
- Separate colour, topflowering, semi-trailing plant with variegated leaves
- Colour:
- Bright Orange
- Flower:
- Single; 5 cm
- Flowering Period:
- mid June - mid September
- Type:
- Annual, O.P., Diploid
- Use:
- Bedding, hanging baskets
- Seed:
- 8 seeds per gram
- Plant:
- Height: 25 cm; Spread: 120 cm
- Growing:
Sow 1st March for packs or 1st April for garden at 23°C. Low moisture in sowing medium, cover seed after sowing. Germinate in growth chamber with constant temperature & moisture (23°C). 80 days sowing to flowering. Grow at 20°C. Transplant 4-5 weeks after sowing. Growth regulator B-9, 5000ppm 1 time. Keep constant soil moisture, 100ppm N with every other watering, avoid too high humidity growing environment to reduce the chance of Powdery Mildew.
- Planting:
- Plant out when start flowering, 1 plant/pot or at 35 x 35 cm distance in sunny spot. Half hardy.
Registration details
- Breeder:
- Van Hemert & Co.
- Entry number:
- 15/10
- Protection Period:
- 15 years
- Expiry Date:
- 2025-12-31