Annual floral plant Appeal

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Product overview
Appeal is an ornamental annual bred for bedding and potted production. It produces deep‑blue, long‑lasting flowers on a naturally compact plant habit. Best produced in 5–6 in. (13–15 cm) pots or included in mixed containers. Appeal does not require cold to initiate flowering and is suitable for spring and summer assortments.

Key traits

• Deep‑blue, long‑lasting flowers
• Naturally compact habit with a unique flower form
• No vernalization required to initiate flowering
• Good addition to spring and summer assortments
• Sow August–February for flowering January–June
• Long‑day response; can be forced year‑round with photoperiod manipulation

Cultivation & production

• Recommended pot size: 5–6 in. (13–15 cm)
• Sowing period: August–February
• Flowering period: January–June (depending on sowing and forcing)
• Forcing: requires photoperiod control to ensure proper growth

Technical specifications

• Plant use: Bedding, potted crop
• Plant type: Annual
• Seed count: 113,000/ounce (4,000/gram)