ANNUAL PLANTS – are plants that complete their life cycle in one year and then die.. Thus, the need to be replaced on a yearly basis.
Upon the installation of annual plants, here are several critical factors which will influence your successfulness in getting beauty and full value for your investment:
(1) Week One –
Within the first two (2) days of the installation of your new flower package, we recommend the application of Heritage Fungicide and Peters 20-20-20 fertilizer.
- Heritage – apply 4 ounces per 100 gallon of Heritage Fungicide. Apply as a drench to get full soaking of the soil.
- Peters 20-20-20 fertilizer – Apply 4 lbs. per 100 gallons
+++Heritage and Peters 20-20-20 can be mixed together and applied.
(2) Every 30 days after Installation –
- One ounce per 100 gallons of Subdue Maxx and 16 ounces per 100 gallons of Cleary 3336.
- Peters 20-20-20: Apply 5 lbs. per 100 gallons.
*Subdue Maxx is a systemic fungicide for use on ornamentals.
**Cleary 3336 is a systemic fungicide for the prevention and control of turf diseases and the diseases of annual and perennial flowers.
***Subdue Maxx, Cleary 3336, and Peters 20-20-20 can be mixed and applied together.
(3) Use Aloft Insecticide (or an equivalent) – 6 ounces per 100 gallons at first indication of insect pest.
(4) You must maintain a good watering cycle to keep plants hydrated.
If you encounter problems, please give us a call.