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Bonfire Salvia

Bonfire Salvia

Original price was: $7.20.Current price is: $4.03.

SKU: UFNH847766395 Category:

Description

This variety blooms from July until the first frost on plants that often exceed 2 feet in height. Extremely impressive when planted in beds. If you want constant scarlet color this is the plant for you.

50 seeds

PLANTING

Salviasplendens

Annual, Perennial zone 8 and above

Germination:7-21 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 65-75F

Seed Planting Depth:Sow on the surface and lightly press in, needs light to germinate

Starting Indoors:Start indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75F soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, 10-12 apart

Sowing Outdoors:After the last frost, when soil is over 65F. Only in areas with long growing seasons.

Growth Habit:Columnar, upright

Height and Width:24-30 x 12-18

Spacing:10-12” apart

Light Needs:Full sun, light shade

Soil Needs:Average, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed:100-110 days

Uses:Cut flowers, patio containers, bedding plants, established plants tolerate drought, low maintenance, long-lasting color, deer resistant.

Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production.Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer every few weeks.

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