Salvia ‘Rose Queen’
Salvia x sylvestris
Description
This fantastic, pollinator-friendly perennial blooms the first year from seed and puts on a show all summer long. Grape-purple spikes have cool rose-pink blooms with an English garden feel and make a lovely addition to arrangements. These plants have a branching habit and are great in the garden. Hummingbirds love the flowers!
Details
Plant type: perennial
Height: 18 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 105 days
Plant spacing: 8 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 18 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 105 days
Plant spacing: 8 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost. Seeds take 2 to 3 weeks to germinate. Transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when the flowers are at least three-quarters open; bracts can be used after the flowers drop. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days. To dry, hang upside down in a warm, dark place for 4 to 6 weeks.
Details
Description
This fantastic, pollinator-friendly perennial blooms the first year from seed and puts on a show all summer long. Grape-purple spikes have cool rose-pink blooms with an English garden feel and make a lovely addition to arrangements. These plants have a branching habit and are great in the garden. Hummingbirds love the flowers!
Details
Plant type: perennial
Height: 18 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 105 days
Plant spacing: 8 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 18 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 105 days
Plant spacing: 8 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost. Seeds take 2 to 3 weeks to germinate. Transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when the flowers are at least three-quarters open; bracts can be used after the flowers drop. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days. To dry, hang upside down in a warm, dark place for 4 to 6 weeks.
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How to Grow
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