Salvia patens Cambridge Blue

Half-hardy Perennial

• Days to germinate : 7 to 10
• Flowers in : June to September
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Patios
• Height : 30 inches

Description

Cambridge Blue, an outstanding plant which bears large pale blue, hooded flowers on erect stems. Superb in borders, greenhouse or conservatory.

Sowing Instructions

Sow the seed on the surface of a moist seed sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or slightly larger unit and cover with vermiculite to a depth of approximately 3mm to 4 mm. Propagate at 18-20c and germination should take place after 10 to 14 days. Maintain a temperature of 15c after germination.

Growing Instructions

When the seedlings are established cool them down slightly to 15c and transfer on to a or 10cm pot for final sale. February sowings should result in saleable plants late April. Later sowings can be made in Late March-April for later pot bedding sales in May-June.