Salvia nemorosa Blue by You
General Information
This beautiful Salvia features excellent Winter hardiness and heat tolerance.
Will repeat blooming several times during the growing season when spent flowers have been removed.
Will repeat blooming several times during the growing season when spent flowers have been removed.
Grower Information
Repeat flowers throughout Spring and Summer.
- A hybrid between Salvia nemorosa and Salvia pratensis, it has excellent Winter hardiness and heat tolerance.
- Sterile hybrid for longer shelf life.
- Re-flushes very easily.
- Long, bright blue flower spikes.
'Blue by You'
Protection Information: PP31,033; EU PBR57111
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder: Darwin Perennials
Product Form
Callused
Liner
Prefinished
URC
Growing Information
Propagation
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 1,000 ppm IBA
Mist: Low
Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N at Day 7
Pinching: A soft pinch will increase branching.
Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking
Comments: Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only mist to avoid leaf wilt. Begin feeding 7 days after sticking with 50-75 ppm N.
Finishing
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 45 to 55°F (7 to 13°C) Days: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization: Beneficial; aids in bulking. Not required for flowering.
Daylength: Day length neutral
Watering: Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 200 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: Yes
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: White fly, spider mites, botrytis
Crop Scheduling
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 17-19 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
Bloom Months: March to September
Garden Details
Scientific name: Salvia hybrida
Common Name: Meadow Sage
Hardiness Zone: 4b - 9a
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 20 - 24 in. (51 - 61 cm)
Height: 20 - 22 in. (51 - 56 cm)
Width: 18 - 22 in. (46 - 56 cm)
Exposure: Sun
Videos
planta terminada Salvia 'Blue by You'
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Transplante de Salvia 'Blue by You'
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Salvia Blue by You and Rose Marvel - Sant Open House 2019
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Transplanting of Salvia 'Blue by You'
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Propagation of Salvia Blue by You
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Salvia with Karl Batschke
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propagación de Salvia ‘Blue by You’
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Finished Plants: Salvia 'Blue by You'
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