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Salvia superba Rose Queen
Salvia superba Rose Queen
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border
Description
An entirely new color in superba with a profusion of effective flowered spikes.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors at least 6-8 weeks before last frost |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Surface sow and just cover with vermiculite or sowing mix. Do not exclude light. Germination can take 1-3 months, keep the seed sowing mix moist but never saturated. Lower the temperature after germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Acclimatize young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out 30cm (12in) apart in full sun. Prefers a well drained soil.