Salvia Roman Red

Salvia Other Roman Red - Commercial Landscape 2

Salvia Other Roman Red - Commercial Landscape 1

General Information

Large-bodied plant is great for the landscape or large containers, offering excellent Summer garden performance.

Grower Information

Has a more compact habit compared to the leading competitor’s red, along with medium green foliage. This is the only vibrant red, interspecific salvia on the market! More similar in habit and performance to Black & Bloom, with a semi-mounded habit. Offers exceptional landscape performance when compared to Salvia splendens.

'Roman Red (EU: Balsalromed)'

Protection Information: PP31,931; EU PBR64471

(Flowering Only License)

Product Form

Liner

Prefinished

URC

Growing Information

General Information

Height: 28 - 34 in. (71 - 86 cm)

Spread: 28 - 36 in. (71 - 91 cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, 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 a 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): 6,000-9,000

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 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: Regularly allow the media to dry between waterings, particularly during cool periods. Prefers warm conditions to ensure early flowering.