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Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica
1 packet (50 seeds) @ $3.95
Catalog Code: 9072
Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica
Hardy Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Dried Flower
Description
Scores of tall stems bearing many pink to white bracts and soft blue and white tiny flowers.
Remaining spectacular, even in early autumn.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors at least 6-8 weeks before last frost |
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| Sowing depth: | 1/8 Inch (3 mm) |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65F (15-18C).
Germination usually takes 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots.
When well rooted, plant 23cm (9in) apart in nursery rows and plant out into final position in autumn or spring 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a moist, well drained soil.
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