Salvia Mystic Spires

Salvia Other Mystic Spires - Commercial Landscape 1

General Information

This salvia has dark green leaves and is covered with true blue flowers. Naturally full, it is perfect for landscapes and mixed combos.

Grower Information

This impressive salvia offers excellent Summer garden performance, with longer flower hold for a brighter blue flower color in the garden. A premium variety that can command a higher price point. The sturdy, dark green-leafed plants are naturally well-branched and very free-flowering. Heat-hardy plants are great for late Spring/Summer programs. This dwarf ‘Indigo Spires’ type is well-suited to landscapes and mixed containers.

'Balsalmispim'

Protection Information: EU PBR51844; PP29,604; UK PBR20266

(Flowering Only License)

Product Form

Liner

Prefinished

URC

Growing Information

General Information

Height: 18 - 24 in. (46 - 61 cm)

Spread: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

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*

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: 5.8-6.2

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

Temperature Day: 71-79°F (22-26°C)

Temperature Night: 62-67°F (17-19°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / D=Drench): Responsive to daminozide 2,500-3,000 ppm. Increase rates as days lengthen in late Spring and Summer.

Pests: Whitefly

Diseases: None

Finishing Comments: Regularly allow the media to dry moderately between waterings, especially in cool periods. Proper pinching and moderate feeding will improve habit and flowering.