The darkest pink of the COLOR SPIRES® Collection, this variety produces fuchsia pink flowers on dark charcoal stems. Flowers are produced prolifically above a canopy of dark green leaves. A cross between S. nemorosa and S. pratensis. Will rebloom if sheered back. Salvia is a staple for every sunny garden. It asks little more than sunshine and a little drink every once in a while in return for producing a bountiful mass of colorful flower spires from late spring into early summer.
Botanical name: Salvia x hybrida
Form: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Flower Color: Purple, fuchsia
Foliage Type:
Bloom time: May-June
Height: 22-24 inches
Spread: 22-24 inches
Light requirements: Full sun
Plant depth: Plant crown even with soil level
See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions
Form: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Flower Color: Purple, fuchsia
Foliage Type:
Bloom time: May-June
Height: 22-24 inches
Spread: 22-24 inches
Light requirements: Full sun
Plant depth: Plant crown even with soil level
See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions
Tips and Growing Instructions
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Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor, dry soil
Water: Water regularly during establishment, then let plants dry out between waterings. Salvia require average amounts of irrigation, overwatering can lead to root and crown rot.
Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
Water plants regularly during establishment, then let plants dry out between waterings. Salvia require average amounts of irrigation, overwatering can lead to root and crown rot. It is beneficial to pinch plants to increase lateral branching. Provide a soft pinch one to two weeks after planting.
Shipping
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We guarantee safe arrival of healthy bulbs, that varieties will be true-to-name, and will grow if planted as instructed, subject to the limitations described in our Shipping and Returns Policy.
We begin shipping our bulbs in mid-February through Spring. Despite what you may have heard, Spring planting of bulbs is not a bad thing, and in fact, there are many advantages to planting in Spring. Visit our Spring Planting page to learn more. Upon arriving, your bulbs and most of your perennials may show signs of growth such as green leaves and sprouts - this is okay and transportation during this time should not harm the plants.
All bulbs and perennials should be planted in your garden as soon as possible to ensure the best success. If you must delay planting, open the bags to permit air circulation and place them out of direct sunlight in a cool, well-ventilated room. Do not place the bulbs where they can freeze. If you have the space, storing the bulbs in the refrigerator is another excellent way to “hold them” prior to planting. If you choose this method of storing your bulbs, be sure not to store fruit with them, as this is detrimental to bulbs.
Plant outdoors when the ground is no longer frozen and the conditions have improved for your zone.
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