ISHS Acta Horticulturae 673: IX International Symposium on Flower Bulbs
EFFECTS OF PLANTING DATE AND ENVIRONMENT ON THE CUT FLOWER PRODUCTION OF SANTONIA 'GOLDEN LIGHTS' |
| Authors: | G.E. Clark, G.K. Burge, E.R. Morgan, C.M. Triggs |
| Keywords: | Santonia, tuber, production |
| Abstract:
The effects of two growing environments (a glasshouse and a sheltered outdoor site) and four planting dates (11 October and 22 November 2000, 3 January and 14 February 2001) on the cut flower production of Santonia ‘Golden Lights’ were assessed. Stem length, stem strength, flower colour and tuber weight were affected by growing environment and planting date. Stem length on outdoor grown plants was reduced by 280 mm, stem strength was improved and there was some reddening of flowers, but the number of flowers/stem was not affected. Results suggest that when Santonia is grown under suitable environmental conditions, stems that are acceptable as cut flowers can be produced. | |
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