Salvia Mysty
General Information
This salvia has dark green leaves and is covered with true blue flowers. Naturally more compact than Mystic Spires Blue, with a full appearance. It is perfect for landscapes and mixed combos.
Grower Information
This medium-vigor salvia is about 25 to 35% less vigorous than Mystic Spires, making it a better variety for mixes. Covered with true blue flowers all season, the dark green-leafed plants are well-branched and very free-flowering. Heat-hardy plants are great for late Spring/Summer programs. Ideal for middle of the garden borders and 10 to 12-in. (25 to 30-cm) mixed containers.
'Balsalmysty'
Protection Information: PP29,605; UK PBR20267; EU PBR51845
(Flowering Only License)
Product Form
Liner
Prefinished
URC
Growing Information
General Information
Height: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 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.
Crop Time (weeks)
4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 4-8 weeks
6-inch (15-cm) Pots: 2-3 ppp, 6-10 weeks
10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Pots: 4-5 ppp, 8-12 weeks
Garden Details
Scientific name: Salvia longispicata x farinacea
Common Name: Sage
Hardiness Zone: 7a - 10b
Hardiness Degree: 0°F (-17.8°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)
Height: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)
Width: 12 - 18 in. (30 - 46 cm)
Exposure: Sun
Videos
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Production of Salvia Salvatore Blue
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