Salvia Black & Blue
‘Black & Blue’

Salvia Black & Blue

Very vigorous, well-branched plants show off large, dark blue flowers over dark green, velvety leaves. Heat-hardy plants are great for late Spring/Summer programs.

General Information

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- Height: 24-36" (61-91cm)
- Spread: 12-18" (30-46cm)
- Exposure: Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105
- Rooting Hormone: No
- Average Days with Mist: 6-9
- Pinch: Optional
- Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-6*
- * Average propagation time for perennials includes 3-5 weeks to bulk-up the liner before beginning cold treatment when started in late Summer or early Autumn.
- Comments: Pinch 14-18 days after sticking to improve branching.
Finishing

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- Soil pH: 5.4-5.8
- Light Levels (fc): 6,000-9,000
- Temperature Day: 71-79°F (22-26°C)
- Temperature Night: 59-64°F (15-18°C)
- Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225
- No. of Pinches: 1-2
- Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: A B-Nine 2,000-3,500 ppm and Cycocel 1,000-1,500 ppm tank mix(S) will help control height.
- Pests: Whitefly, fungus gnats, thrips
- Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia
- Comments: Regularly allow the media to dry between waterings, particularly during cool periods. Prefers warm conditions to ensure early flowering.
Crop Time (weeks)

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- 4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 7-9 weeks
- 6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 1-2 ppp, 8-10 weeks
- 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 2-3 ppp, 10-12 weeks
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Salvia Black & Blue