Award-winning Salvia has brilliant scarlet trumpets.
Add colorful vertical elements to your bouquets. Initial early summer flush is followed by moderate production through the summer and a strong performance in the fall. Tolerant of extremes in temperature, light, and soil. Ht. 20-24". Avg. 15,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 60-70
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Salvia
GERMINATION: 12-18 days at 70-78ºF (21-25.5ºC).
CULTURE: Indoors (recommended) - 6-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after danger of frost is past.
LIGHT/SOIL: S. coccinea and S. viridis: Full sun. S. farinacea: Full sun to partial shade. All: average soil.
SPACING: 12-18".
USE: Fresh cut or dried flower, beds, borders, containers, mass plantings.
HARVEST: S. coccinea: Fresh - when 1/3 of flowers are opened. S. farinacea: Fresh or dried - Bottom 3-4 flowers open. S. viridis: Fresh or dried - Bracts fully colored. See individual packet backs for more detailed germination requirements.
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AAS Winners We carry dozens of All-America Selections winners, including six
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FleuroSelect Gold Award Winner These are awards of exceptional merit for new varieties that offer improvements on comparable existing varieties. Chosen at trial grounds throughout Europe. |
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
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Grows well in containers Variety does well when grown in a container. |
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