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GRASSES CONTINUED
GROWTH REGULATORS
Use the proper growing environments to ensure proper growth.
Baby Tut is very responsive to Sumagic® (uniconazole) or Bonzi®
(paclobutrazol), and care should be taken to keep this grass
away from areas where overspray or contaminated water is
present. For King Tut, a 10ppm Sumagic spray two to three
weeks after transplant, followed by another application 10 - 14
days later or a 1ppm - 2ppm Bonzi drench is ideal. Without
this treatment, great retail appeal can be tough to achieve,
as greenhouse-grown plants/plumes tend to bend and break
easily in the shipping and receiving process. Using Sumagic
and Bonzi help strengthen the stem and really help prolong the
shelf life of this popular ornamental grass. To control growth on
Pennisetum, use a 5ppm - 10ppm Sumagic spray. Prince Tut is a
compact variety and does not require PGRs.
PEST and DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Bird Cherry-oat Aphids can be a problem on ornamental
grasses. Scout also for Spider Mites, Spittlebugs, Thrips, and
Whiteflies. Watch for Crown and Stem Rots, as well as Leaf
Spots and Rust. We recommend implementing a good IPM
program, as well as early releases of Biological Control to help
control insect and disease problems.

OUTDOOR GROWING SCHEDULE
Warm grasses should be grown outdoors only after the danger
of frost has past (mid- to late May in Michigan). The foliage
can be damaged from a very light frost. This recommendation
is based on average spring weather and should be adjusted for
unseasonably severe or unseasonably mild conditions.
OTHER TIPS
If a larger size is desired, follow the same culture as above
but plant using three plants per pot of Supernova 28s, 50 Liners
or 104s, or plant up crops using the previous season's 1 gallon
containers.
When using ornamental grasses in upright combinations, it may
be beneficial to plant liners in quarts and plant these into the
combo at a later date so the finished date of the combination
is better matched with the finish time of the grass. When done
in this way, King Tut and Vertigo can be drenched with PGRs,
while slower growing grasses such as Red Riding Hood or
'Fireworks' can be allowed to grow bigger.

Weeding may be needed on occasion.
GRACEFUL GRASSES® 'Fireworks' comparison at 9 weeks old

Grown from a 50 Liner

Grown from a Supernova® 28 Liner

The rates and chemicals listed are based on our southeast Michigan growing conditions, and are not recommended for nationwide application.
Please adjust the rates and spray applications to your location and facility.

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