Salvia Plum Crazy

General Information

Displays nice burgundy flowers. Great as a pollinator plant that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Grower Information

Displays nice burgundy flowers. Great pollinator plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

'Balsalpazy'

Protection Information: SA PBRAF; PP35,288

(Flowering Only License)

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Growing Information

General Information

Height: 36 - 48 in. (91 - 122 cm)

Spread: 36 - 48 in. (91 - 122 cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 32, 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: Yes

Average Days with Mist: 10-12

Pinch: Required

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-6*

Comments: Apply daminozide (2,500 ppm) spray in propagation once between Day 9 and 11. Reapply after transplant if growing under long days.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.4-5.8

Light Levels (fc): 6,000-10,000

Temperature Day: 71-85°F (22-29°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 daminozide 2,000-3,500 ppm and chlormequat chloride 1,000-1,500 ppm tank mix(S) will help control height.

Pests: Whitefly, fungus gnats, thrips

Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium, Rhizoctonia

Finishing Comments: Pinch two weeks after transplant. Plants should dry between watering. PGR is recommended for regions with high light levels and high temperatures.