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Salvia transylvanica
1 packet (50 seeds) @ $4.25
Catalog Code: 1718
Salvia transylvanica
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border
Description
Effective blue border plant.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors at least 6-8 weeks before last frost |
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Sow in a good well draining seed sowing mix, just covering the seed with sowing mix.
After sowing seal the seed container in a plastic bag and don't exclude light.
Make sure that the mix is always moist but not over-wet.
Germination takes place 7-30 days at 18-25C (65-75F).
Growing Instructions
Transplant the seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots when large enough to handle, and grow on cool and well lit approximately 15-18C (60-65F).
Harden off and plant out after last frost where they are to flower 45cm (18in) apart in full sun and ordinary well drained garden soil.
Keep well watered until they are established.
Aftercare Instructions
Remove faded flowers to keep plants blooming.
Cut the stems down to ground level in winter and mulch with compost.
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