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Salvia BODACIOUS® ‘Smokey Jazz’
Salvia x gauranitica
Salvia x gauranitica BODACIOUS® ‘Smokey Jazz’ is a phenomenal new Salvia. Boosting saturated boysenberry blooms with striking black calyx, freely reflowering throughout the season. Strong dark-green foliage color, that does not yellow during the summer heat. Same breeding as Salvia BODACIOUS® ‘Rhythm & Blues’ making them perfect companion plants. Improved branching created a great tight rounded habit. Perfect for hummingbird gardens, pot and containers, garden borders, and modern landscapes. Zone 8, currently testing in zone 7.
| USDA Zone: | 8 - 11 |
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| Height: | 18 to 36-inches 46 to 91-centimeters |
| Spread: | 18 to 36-inches 46 to 91-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Flower Colors: | Boysenberry |
| Foliage Colors: | Green |
| Light Levels: | Full-Sun |
| Growth Habit: | Compact-rounded |
| Usage: | Borders, Container Gardens, Containers, Garden border, Mass landscape planting, Modern landscape, Pollinator Plant, Pots |
| Patent Status: | PP 33,224 |
| Origin: | USA |
Grower Culture |
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| General: |
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| Media: | Well-draining media |
| pH: | 5.5pH to 6.2pH |
| Fertilization: | Medium | 200 ppm |
| Light: | High |
| Water: | Well-Drained to Moderate |
| Finishing: |
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| Growing Temp Day: | 70°F to 78°F | 21°C to 21°C |
| Growing Temp Night: | 58°F to 60°F | 14°C to 14°C |
| Pinching: | Yes |
| Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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| 4-inch: | 6 to 8-weeks with 1 ppp |
| 1-gallon: | 10 to 12-weeks with 1 ppp |
| Other Varieties in the Collection: |
• Salvia BODACIOUS® ‘Rhythm and Blues’ • Salvia BODACIOUS® Hummingbird Falls • Salvia BODACIOUS® ‘Jammin’ Jazz’ |