Salvia (Meadow Sage)
Floriferous genus for the sunny border. Flowers are long-lasting and plants readily rebloom, if deadheaded or sheared back after flowering. Drought tolerant.
| Growing Temperature: | 55-65° F Days, 45-50° F nights |
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| Soil pH: | 5.8-6.2 |
| Fertility: | Salvias are light to moderate feeders. Constant liquid feed can be applied at every watering. |
| Pests and Diseases: | Scout often for aphids, thrips, spider mites, whiteflies and leaf hoppers. Possible issues can arise from scale, beetles, snails and slugs, stalk borers, plant bugs, caterpillars, nematodes.
Potential diseases include crown and root rots, bacterial blights, leaf spots, Botrytis blight, damping-off, powdery mildew, downy mildew, Verticillium wilt, stem rot, Sclerotium rot, rusts and viruses |
| Potting and Timing: | |
| Moisture: | Water plants thoroughly and let plants dry out between waterings. Salvias do not tolerate overwatering and can lead to root and crown rot. |
| Planting Level: | Plant crown even with soil level. |
| PGRs/Pinching: | It can be beneficial to pinch plugs to increase lateral branching, 1 to 2 weeks after planting. PGRs can be used to control height. Consult your chemical specialist for application rates in your area. |
| Lighting: | Under long days, salvias bloom sooner and heavier. |
72 Cell - Planting Instructions
| Container: | 1 gallon. |
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| When to Plant: | Spring to summer. |
| Finish: | 10-12 weeks. |
3" Plug - Planting Instructions
| Container: | 1 to 2 gallon. |
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| When to Plant: | Spring to summer. |
| Finish: | 6-8 weeks 1 gallon, 8-10 weeks 2 gallon. |
50 Cell - Planting Instructions
| Container: | 1 gallon. |
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| When to Plant: | Spring to summer. |
| Finish: | 8-10 weeks. |
