Salvia Purple & Bloom

General Information

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

Grower Information

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 amazing in the landscape all Summer long!

'Purple & Bloom'

Protection Information: PP32,027

(Flowering Only License)

Product Form

Liner

Prefinished

URC

Growing Information

General Information

Height: 40 - 48 in. (102 - 122 cm)

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