Astonishing new petunia color, ‘Midnight Gold’ seduces with elaborate royal purple double blooms with light-gold tips. Robust 8–10" plants with exceptional branching produce a profusion of glorious 2" blooms. Let them cascade from hanging baskets and containers, or roll out a carpet of blooming, one-of-a-kind color.
General Information
Propagation Guide
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Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
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Rooting Hormone: No
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Average Days with Mist: 6-9
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Pinch: No
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Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4
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Finishing
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Soil pH: 5.4-5.8
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Light Levels (fc): 5,000-8,000
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Temperature Day: 59-76°F (15-24°C)
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Temperature Night: 53-61°F (12-16°C)
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Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300
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No. of Pinches: 0-1
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Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: B-Nine(S) 1,500-2,500 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early; Bonzi(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size.
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Pests: Thrips, leafminers, whitefly
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Diseases: Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus
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