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Flambe® Orange
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Annual Chrysocephalum apiculatum |
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Cultural/Growing Information
pH: C (6 - 6.5)
EC (2:1 Extraction Method): B (0.6 - 0.9)
Fertilization Recommendations: M (150-200 ppm)
Rooting Out: B (65-72°F or 18-22°C)
Growing On: B (65-72°F or 18-22°C)
Holding Temperature: B (50-60°F or 10-16°C)
Light Levels: High
Water Requirements: Dry to Moderate
Planting & Timing Information: Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP.
Finish Time 4-5": 5-6
Finish Time 6"/Gallon: 6-8
Finish Time 8": 8-10
Finish Time 10-12": 10-12
Pinching/Growth Regulators: Pinch once, two weeks after liner planting. May be cut back if desired. PGRs are not generally necessary. 'Flambe Orange' may require growth regulation under some environments, especially when light levels are low. B-9 at 2,500 ppm will control growth.
Pest and Disease Management: General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Watch for aphids, leaf miners and white flies. No apparent phytotoxicity. Can be susceptible to crown and stem rots if grown in cool, damp conditions. Maintain good air movement. Watch for Downy Mildew which can be problematic.
Grower Tips:
Grower Tips for Flambé™ -Once the plant is established it is best to run dry. -Warm and slightly dry conditions after transplanting speeds rooting and growth. -‘Yellow’ is 7 to 10 days later to flower than ‘Orange.’
Special Notes: Placing in a cold and dry environment will hold the plants with little additional growth.
Winter Flowering: Yes
Spring Outdoor Finish?: N - Do not finish outside
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General Information
Description
Flambé is one of Dr. Rick Schoellhorn's top ten favorites for Florida.
Are you looking for a plant for that hot dry part of your yard that never seems to get enough water? Flambé Chrysocephalum love heat and dry conditions and flower continuously through the summer. Small round golden orange flowers cover the plants. Give them air circulation and bright sun. they can be planted at any time of year except winter in north Florida.
Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant, sandy soil tolerant, frost tolerant to 30F with minimal damage, so good for extending season both in spring and in fall. Somewhat salt tolerant.
Leaf/Foliage: Flambé Orange has silver green foliage, still a great contrast but not as silver as Flambé yellow.
Goes great with: Coleus Royal Glissade, Intensia Phlox, Superbells Calibrachoa, any annuals or perennials where silver foliage can act as an accent. Best in bright full sun conditions!
Habit: Both low mounding cultivars, orange is slightly more prostrate.
Season: Spring through fall
Where does it come from: Tasmania and Australia
Tips: Like all Chrysocephalum and Helichrysum these plants love full hot sun and good air circulation, making them excellent mixed container and hanging basket plants. The innovation here is that you get both attractive foliage and flowers on one plant. Grow in full sun and avoid shady situations. Regular fertilizing is fine, but once established this genus is extremely
tough!
Growing Tips
Deadheading not necessary for continuous bloom. Plants will "bury their dead" (new flowers will quickly cover old flowers) so no deadheading necessary.
This is the perfect plant for almost all gardens. They don’t just tolerate heat – they love it, yet they can withstand surprisingly cold temperatures also. One year mine were blooming right up until a December storm encased them in ice. The one thing they do not like is the soil staying too wet. They are quite drought tolerant though, what we call “an end of the hose plant,” which simply means they will thrive even if you don’t add additional water through the summer. If they start looking tired during the summer, a trim back can help them quickly bounce back into top form. In containers regular fertilization will be helpful, but in the landscape they will tolerate poor soils and low fertility. However, a dose of slow-release fertilizer or some compost added at the time of planting would be helpful.
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
Exposure
Full sun
Height
8-14"
Spacing
14-16"
Hardy Temp
25°F (-4°C)
Zone(s)
9-10
Uses
Use in planters or landscapes; great in informal drifts
Features
Tufted orange flowers on silvery foliage; very heat and drought tolerant
Patent:
Chrysocephalum FLAMBE® ORANGE 'Flochrora' PP19369 Patented; 3279 Patented
Awards Won
2010 - Rising Str
-Dallas Arboretum
2009 - Bronze Medal
-Champaign County Illinois Master Gardener Idea Garden
2009 - Top Performer
-Mississippi State University
2009 - Leader of the Pack for Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 - Leader of the Pack - Late Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 - Leader of the Pack - Early Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 - Best of Breed - Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 - Best Friend Forever
-Virginia Tech
2009 - Best Varieties
-Penn State
2009 - Top Performers
-Delaware Valley College, Henry Schmieder Arboretum
2009 - Top 20
-Cornell University
2009 - Best-Looking Foliage
-University of Delaware
2009 - Best-Looking Flowers
-University of Delaware
2009 - Top Performer
-Calgary Zoo and Botanic Garden
2008 - Excellent Rating
-Boerner Botanical Garden
2008 - Top Performers - Foliage
-University of Delaware
2008 - Top Performers - Flowers
-University of Delaware
2008 - Top 10
-Delaware Valley College, Henry Schmeider Arboretum
2008 - Best Overall Impression
-Oregon State University
2008 - Most Consumer Appeal
-Oregon State University
2008 - Top 10 for Fall
-Mississippi State University
2008 - Top Performer
-University of Georgia
2008 - Exceptional Rating
-University of Georgia
2008 - Leader of the Pack Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2008 - Leader of the Pack Summer - Late Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2008 - Leader of the Pack Summer - Early Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2008 - Best of the Best
-University of Georgia
2007 - Top Rated Performer
-University of Florida-Winter Trials
2007 - Top Rated Performer
-City of Cedar Rapids
2007 - Outstanding Performer
-Texas A & M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2007 - Top Performer
-University Laval
2007 - Leader of the Pack Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Leader of the Pack Early Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Top 10
-Mississippi State University
2007 - Top Performer
-Ohio State University - Columbus
2007 - Top Performer
-Smithsonian Institution
2007 - Best of Trials for Summer
-University of Florida
2007 - Excellent Rating
-Boerner Botanical Garden
2006 - Outstanding New Varieties
-University of Florida
2006 - Top Performer
-Cornell University
2006 - Outstanding New Varieties - Spring
-University of Florida
2006 - Best of Trials Flowering - Summer
-University of Florida
2006 - Top Performer
-Michigan State University
2006 - Gardeners Choice
-National Arboretum
2006 - Leader of the Pack Early Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2006 - Exciting Annual
-University of Minnesota
2006 - Best New Varieties
-City of Cedar Rapids
2006 - Top Rated Performer
-Virginia Tech
2006 - Arboretum Approved
-Dallas Arboretum
2006 - Flame Proof
-Dallas Arboretum

