Salvia Purple & Bloom

Salvia Purple & Bloom
‘Purple & Bloom’ PPAF, SA PBRAF
(Flowering Only License)

This new salvia is 25% more compact than the leading competitor, and it is easy to produce, requiring less PGRs. It offers the same flower power and performance as ‘Black & Bloom’. Looks great in the landscape all Summer long!

General Information

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- Height: 40-48" (102-122cm)
  
  Spread: 36-48" (91-122cm)
  
  Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
Propagation Guide

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- Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 32, 50, 72, 84, 105
  
  Rooting Hormone: No
  
  Average Days with Mist: 5-8
  
  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: Apply B-Nine (2,500 ppm) spray in propagation once between Day 9 and 11. Reapply after transplant if growing under long days.
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 Purple & Bloom