Narrative Description:
Here’s a wonderful, robust, compact Salvia with electric purple-blue flowers, held by near-black calyx, held on upright stems above healthy green foliage comprised of small, slightly scalloped leaves. A fantastic summer variety that loves the heat, full sun and is also pretty drought tolerant. This variety will flower to be enjoyed into early autumn.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Excellent as a main feature for borders, raised beds or in large containers.
Resilience:
Half-hardy
Habit:
Upright
Height x Spread / Trail:
50 x 30 cm
Features:
Attracts Wildlife
Scented
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
purple
white
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
June - October
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Raised Bed
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
Can survive winter in very well protected situations, especially if sheltered from frosts.
Plant Care:
Family:
LAMIACEAE
Genus:
Salvia
Species:
x jamensis
Series:
Cultivar:
Ignition Purple
UPOV:
EUPVR TBAF
UPOV No:
Category:
Summer Patio Flowering
Recommended Pot Sizes:
Pot Spacing:
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
0 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
Feeding Frequency:
Recommended pH:
Growth Regulation PGR:
Temperature During Production:
Temperature During Transport:
Available for Delivery:
N/A
Recommended Sales Window:
N/A
Forecast Availability:
Wk/Yr: | 27/24 |
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Qty: | 11 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
50 Plants / Tray | 50 Plants / Tray | 50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray | 50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.