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Salvia greggii Radio Red

Scientific Name : Salvia greggii

Common Name : Sage

Hardiness Zone : 7a - 10b

Hardiness Degree : 0°F (-18°C)

Blooming Season : Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Upright

Characteristics : Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)

Height : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)

Width : 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Flowers are true, bright red.
Maintains its color longer than other red varieties.

Idea & Tips : Salvia Radio Red prefers full sun locations and well-drained soils.

Grower Information : Blooms all Summer long – nice in containers.

A good, true red S. greggii meets demand for this popular color.
Keeps its color without fading longer than other red varieties.
Well-branched plants.

'Radio Red'

Protection Information : PP26,362

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  500 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N
  
  Pinching:
  
  Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  35-42 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Begin fertilizing 7 days after stick.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 45 to 70°F (7 to 21°C) Days: 55 to 80°F (13 to 27°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Day length neutral
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  White fly, spider mites
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  March to September

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