1. 1 Starcluster ™ Pentas New for 2013-14 4 colors – red, rose, lavender, white Extra-large flowers Relatively fast flowering Thicker leaves and generally stockier than seed penta varieties More vigorous in production than seed Graffiti types Attract hummingbirds and butterflies in the garden ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC Lavender Red

2. 2 ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC LavenderWhite Red Rose Gallons – 12 weeks after transplant

3. 3 Propagation Tips Relatively slow rooters – Root emergence in about 11-12 days 4.5-5 weeks rooting time for 102-105 size plugs Misting – Keep adequate misting until roots develop Don’t let cuttings dry out --- will lead to uneven rooting and leaf burn Temperatures – ideally 72-74 F (22-23 C) Lower than 70 F (21 C) will delay rooting and growth PGRs – Usually not needed unless longer rooting times are used -B-Nine® (3500 ppm) or B-Nine® (2500 ppm) + Cycocel® (1000 ppm) spray -Bonzi® liner dips at 1 ppm Will form an early terminal flower bud Pinch in prop (if possible) down to 1-2 nodes or shortly after transplant to encourage lateral branching

4. 4 Starcluster ™ Pentas - Propagation Tips Relatively slow rooters – Root emergence in about 11-12 days 4.5-5 weeks rooting time for 102-105 size plugs Misting – Keep adequate misting until roots develop Don’t let cuttings dry out --- will lead to uneven rooting and leaf burn Temperatures – ideally 72-74 F (22-23 C) Lower than 70 F (21 C) will delay rooting and growth PGRs – Usually not needed unless using long rooting times B-Nine® (3500 ppm) or B-Nine® (2500 ppm) + Cycocel® (1000 ppm) spray Bonzi® liner dips at 1 ppm Will form an early terminal flower bud Pinch in prop (if possible) down to 1-2 nodes or shortly after transplant to encourage lateral branching ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC

5. 5 Starcluster ™ Pentas – Stock in Guatamala ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC

6. 6 Unrooted cuttings Rooted Cuttings Starcluster ™ Pentas 2 weeks 4 weeks ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC

7. 7 Starcluster ™ Pentas - Finishing Tips Need warm temperatures and high light intensity – Plants are slow starters – optimum 68 F ADT or higher Cold temperatures and nights below 60 F will lead to slow growth Light accumulators - will flower faster as DLI and temperature increases Irrigation - Keep plants moderately moist throughout production Don’t let plants wilt – will lead to slow growth and leaf scorch Fertilization – moderate feeders pH 5.8-6.2 (not as sensitive to low pH Fe/Mn toxicity as seed pentas) PGRs – use only if needed Bonzi drenches at 3-4 ppm or B-Nine sprays at 3500-5000 ppm Will form early terminal flower buds Pinch in prop if possible or shortly after transplant ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC

8. 8 Plants pinched ~ 1 week after transplant Before Pinch Average daily temperature: 69 °F (20.5 °C) Photoperiod: 14-hours Daily light integral: 12.4 mols/day After Pinch Pinch out terminal bud if possible ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC

9. 9 Weeks after transplant of 105 RC (68-70 F ADT): 6-inch pot (1 plant/pot) – 8-9 weeks Gal pot (1-2 plants/pot) – 9-10 weeks 10-inch patio/basket (3 plants/pot) – 10-11 weeks 12-inch patio/basket (4 plants/pot) – 10-11 weeks If grown under day lengths <12 hours or under cool temperatures - Consider adding another 1-2 weeks production time ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC Starcluster ™ Pentas - Scheduling

10. 10 Starcluster ™ Pentas Flower Development ©2013 Syngenta. Classification : Public The trademarks used herein are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company or third parties. 39 Days Before Flowering 18 Days Before Flowering Flowering Average Daily Temperature (ADT): 69 F (20.5 C) Photoperiod: 14 hours Daily Light Integral (DLI): 12.4 mols/day

11. 11 Starcluster ™ Relative Flower Timing Rose, Lavender ©2012 Syngenta. Classification: Public Red, White ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC Fast Slow 5-7 days difference

12. 12 Starcluster ™ Relative Vigor Rose ©2012 Syngenta. Classification: Public Red Lavender, White ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC

13. 13 Bonzi Drenches 6.5-inch pots (1 plant/pot) 11 weeks old Drenches applied 6 weeks after transplant 1 2 34 50 ppm ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC

14. 14 Starcluster ™ Pentas 6-inch pots – 10 weeks after transplant ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC

15. 15 ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC Starcluster ™ Pentas Gallon Production – early June in Michigan Starcluster ™ Rose Courtesy of Neil Mast Greenhouses, Grand Rapids, MI

16. 16 Starcluster ™ Pentas 2.5 Gallon Patios – 8 weeks after transplant Early May in FL ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC

17. 17 Starcluster ™ Pentas Gallon Pots – 8 weeks after transplant Early March in FL ©2013 Syngenta. Classification: PUBLIC

18. 18 Syngenta Legal Disclaimer ©2013 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label directions before buying or using Syngenta products. The instructions contain important conditions of sale, including limitations of warranty and remedy. Bonzi®, Starcluster™ and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. All other trademarks displayed or otherwise used herein are registered and unregistered trademarks of third parties. ©2013 Syngenta. Classification : Public The trademarks used herein are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company or third parties.