This is a selection from Zillmer Pflanzen in Uchte, Germany. It is similar to 'East Friesland' but with two distinct differences: a rigidly upright habit and dark purple flower stems which accentuate the bright violet-blue flowers. They are great in fresh bouquets. The leaves are aromatic when crushed.
72ct Plug Tray |
Grade #1 Bare Root |
Height:
24.0-30.0 Inches
Spread:
15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Salvia is easy to grow in almost any climate. Though it is drought tolerant, it will bloom better with regular watering. Deadheading encourages a longer bloom time. If plants get leggy during the season, cut them all the way back to the newly developed foliage. If cut back, plants may rebloom in fall but often the flowers are fewer and smaller.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late summer
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Notes:
Bulk the summer prior to sales for best results.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
6-8
Growing Temperature:
55-65° F
Holding Temperature:
45-50° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Salvias are light to moderate feeders, requiring only modest amounts of fertilizer. Apply a constant liquid fertilizer at 100-125 ppm nitrogen at each watering.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Not required to flower but is beneficial. If planting plugs in summer provide 8-10 weeks of cold after bulking.
Pests & Diseases:
The primary pests seen are aphids, thrips, spider mites, whiteflies and leaf hoppers. Other pests to look out for include scale, beetles, snails and slugs, stalk borers, plant bugs, caterpillers, nematodes, Greenhouse Leaftier moth (Oeobia), greenhouse orthezia (Orthezia).
Potential diseases include crown and root rots, bacterial blights (Pseudomonas), leaf spots, Botrytis blight, damping-off, powdery mildew (Erysiphe), downy mildew (Peronospora), Verticillium wilt, stem rot (Sphaeropsis), Sclerotium rot, rusts and viruses.
Potting & Timing:
Roots can be trimmed to fit container.
Moisture:
For potting soil use commercial planting media.
Water plants thoroughly and let plants dry out between waterings. Salvia require average amounts of irrigation, overwatering can lead to root and crown rot.
Planting Level:
Plant crown even with soil level.
PGRs/Pinching:
It is beneficial to pinch plants from plugs to increase lateral branching. Provide a soft pinch one to two weeks after planting. For height control use Daminozide (B-Nine or Dazide) at 2500 ppm 2-3 times at weekly intervals, or Uniconazole (Sumagic) starting at 5 ppm.
Growth regulator rates are suggestions but may vary due to time of year, region and water quality. Trialing is always recommended before applying to an entire crop.
Lighting:
Salvias will flower faster and better under long days.
Grower Tips:
Plant plugs in late summer for best results or choose bare root for a quick-turn spring planted crop. Salvia are one of the quickest crops from bare root, finishing in as little as 3-4 weeks in late spring and early summer.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Plant -- 2017
Height:
24.0-30.0 Inches
Spread:
15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Salvia is easy to grow in almost any climate. Though it is drought tolerant, it will bloom better with regular watering. Deadheading encourages a longer bloom time. If plants get leggy during the season, cut them all the way back to the newly developed foliage. If cut back, plants may rebloom in fall but often the flowers are fewer and smaller.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late summer
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Notes:
Bulk the summer prior to sales for best results.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
6-8
Growing Temperature:
55-65° F
Holding Temperature:
45-50° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Salvias are light to moderate feeders, requiring only modest amounts of fertilizer. Apply a constant liquid fertilizer at 100-125 ppm nitrogen at each watering.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Not required to flower but is beneficial. If planting plugs in summer provide 8-10 weeks of cold after bulking.
Pests & Diseases:
The primary pests seen are aphids, thrips, spider mites, whiteflies and leaf hoppers. Other pests to look out for include scale, beetles, snails and slugs, stalk borers, plant bugs, caterpillers, nematodes, Greenhouse Leaftier moth (Oeobia), greenhouse orthezia (Orthezia).
Potential diseases include crown and root rots, bacterial blights (Pseudomonas), leaf spots, Botrytis blight, damping-off, powdery mildew (Erysiphe), downy mildew (Peronospora), Verticillium wilt, stem rot (Sphaeropsis), Sclerotium rot, rusts and viruses.
Potting & Timing:
Roots can be trimmed to fit container.
Moisture:
For potting soil use commercial planting media.
Water plants thoroughly and let plants dry out between waterings. Salvia require average amounts of irrigation, overwatering can lead to root and crown rot.
Planting Level:
Plant crown even with soil level.
PGRs/Pinching:
It is beneficial to pinch plants from plugs to increase lateral branching. Provide a soft pinch one to two weeks after planting. For height control use Daminozide (B-Nine or Dazide) at 2500 ppm 2-3 times at weekly intervals, or Uniconazole (Sumagic) starting at 5 ppm.
Growth regulator rates are suggestions but may vary due to time of year, region and water quality. Trialing is always recommended before applying to an entire crop.
Lighting:
Salvias will flower faster and better under long days.
Grower Tips:
Plant plugs in late summer for best results or choose bare root for a quick-turn spring planted crop. Salvia are one of the quickest crops from bare root, finishing in as little as 3-4 weeks in late spring and early summer.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Plant -- 2017
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