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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Summer Mini Course
Learn how to grow, harvest & arrange beautiful cut flowers
In our three-part video series, you’ll learn a simple step to double the number of blooms your plants produce, how to cut and care for your flowers for the longest vase life, and how to make mixed bouquets quickly and efficiently.
