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Date Last updated
12 January 2008

Mancetta Symbol 

November classified large light bronze  intermediate. (5a LB)

Root: Mid to late January in the north of England.

Blooms per plant: 2 for exhibition.

Height: 1.5 - 2.0 metres appx

Protection: greenhouse 

Cultural guide supplied by Roger Brownbridge:
Date for rooting: mid to late January
Stopping date: April1/ May25 for second crown
Normal flowering height: 5' 6'' after 2 alar applications
No of blooms per plant for exhibition: 2
Type of protection required: Greenhouse
Other cultural notes: 9'' final pot, give alar 3 weeks before bud secured to shorten neck, will take feed through to calyx split and will take bloom feed if plant is not too full.
U.K. Regional Stopping guide
The dates we choose for stopping our chrysanths can never be guaranteed to produce flowers on a specific date for a specific show, weather conditions and other factors (such as garden aspect, location, cultural routine etc) will all play a part in influencing speed of plant development following the stop. The following information relates to stopping dates for producing blooms for Shows during the first half of September or November depending on classification of cultivar and are offered as a start point for new growers. Adjustments should be made for later or earlier shows.
NE Scotland NE England Southern England NW England
April1/ May25 for second crown n/a April1/ May25 for second crown
Central Scotland Midlands SE England S Wales
n/a n/a n/a
Southern Scotland East Anglia SW England N Wales
n/a n/a n/a

 

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