Salvia superba Rose Queen

1 packet (150 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 1858

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Salvia superba Rose Queen

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

Flowers: Summer
Position: Full sun
Soil: Well drained
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Height: 24 inches
Germination: Easy
Aftercare: Easy
Special Features: Flowers in first year
Ideal for: Border

Description

An entirely new color in superba with a profusion of effective flowered spikes.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	Indoors at least 6-8 weeks before last frost

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Surface sow and just cover with vermiculite or sowing mix. Do not exclude light. Germination can take 1-3 months, keep the seed sowing mix moist but never saturated. Lower the temperature after germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Acclimatize young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out 30cm (12in) apart in full sun. Prefers a well drained soil.