Salvia nemorosa Marvel Rose

Scientific Name : Salvia nemorosa

Common Name : Sage

Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -30°F (-34°C)

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

Plant Habit : Mounded, Upright

Characteristics : Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : Once a month

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

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

Width : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : The Marvel family has some of the largest flowers of any Salvia nemorosa on the market.
Enjoy the stunning display of color in Spring and Summer.

Idea & Tips : Plant in a sunny location in the garden.
Fertilize monthly for best plant health and flowering.

Grower Information : The Marvel family has one of the largest flowers of Salvia nemorosa on the market.

Enjoy the stunning display of color in Spring and Summer.
Little to no maintenance required in the garden.

Some of the largest flowers of any rose-colored Salvia nemorosa.

Welby Gardens Trial Standout

'Rose Marvel'

Protection Information : EU PBRAF; PP30,118

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  1,000 ppm IBA basal dip
  
  Mist:
  
  Low
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N at Day 7
  
  Pinching:
  
  A soft pinch will increase branching.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  35-42 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Over-misting and saturated propagation media will dramatically delay rooting and increase rooting losses. Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only mist to avoid leaf wilt.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  Beneficial; aids in bulking. Not required for flowering.
  
  Daylength:
  
  Day length neutral
  
  Watering:
  
  Moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 175 to 200 ppm N.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Typically not required
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  Will respond to 300 ppm Configure spray at young plant level
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Spider mites
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  10-12 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  12-14 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  March to September

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