Salvia nemorosa Blue by You

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A hybrid between Salvia nemorosa and Salvia pratensis.
Displays beautiful bright blue flower spikes, demonstrating proven superior garden performance.
Blooms up to two weeks earlier than other varieties, for more color at retail and a longer selling season.
Features excellent branching, Winter hardiness and heat tolerance, for more reliability in landscapes.
Produces up to 5 repeat blooming cycles throughout Spring and Summer.
Sterile hybrid for longer shelf life.

Awards :

All-America Selections Winner 2023, PA State University Trials Best of Species 2024

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Salvia Blue by You and Rose Marvel - Sant Open House 2019

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Propagation of Salvia Blue by You

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Transplanting of Salvia 'Blue by You'

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Transplante de Salvia 'Blue by You'

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Finished Plants: Salvia 'Blue by You'

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Salvia with Karl Batschke

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Salvia hybrida

CommonName: Meadow Sage

Hardiness Zone: 4b - 9a

Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-30°C)

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

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilizer: Once a month

Spacing: 20 - 24" (51 - 61cm)

Height: 20 - 22" (51 - 56cm)

Width: 18 - 22" (46 - 56cm)

Exposure: Sun

PROPAGATION

Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2

Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)

Rooting Hormone: 1,000 ppm IBA

Mist: Low

Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N at Day 7

Pinching: A soft pinch will increase branching.

Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking

Comments: Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only mist to avoid leaf wilt. Begin feeding 7 days after sticking with 50-75 ppm N.

FINISHING

Media pH: 5.8-6.2

Temperature: Nights: 45 to 55°F (7 to 13°C) Days: 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: Allow media to dry moderately between watering.

Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 200 ppm.

Pinch After Transplant: Yes

Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed

Pests and Fungal Diseases: White fly, spider mites, botrytis

CROP SCHEDULING

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks

1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks

2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 17-19 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks

Bloom Months: March to September

Plant Protection

'Blue by You'

Protection Information : EU PBR57111; PP31,033

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder: Darwin Perennials