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Salvia VIBE® ‘Ignition Purple’
Salvia x jamensis
Part of the Salvia VIBE® Collection – Decorative sage for low water gardening, pollinator friendly gardening and hummingbird gardens. Light trim after flowering to re-start flowering in as little as 4-6 weeks.
Salvia x jamensis VIBE® Ignition Purple, is a small-leaved variety, bred for its intensely vibrant deep purple flowers and compact well-branched habit put on an exceptional show.
Ignition Purple grows to flowering size rapidly. Production can take as little as 10 to 12 weeks from a cutting. The small foliage adds to the heat and drought tolerance of this great new Salvia.
This is definitely a Salvia to keep in your sights!
| USDA Zone: | 7 - 11 |
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| Height: | 18 to 24-inches 46 to 61-centimeters |
| Spread: | 18 to 24-inches 46 to 61-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Flower Colors: | Purple |
| Foliage Colors: | Green |
| Light Levels: | Sun |
| Growth Habit: | Compact-rounded |
| Usage: | Borders, Container Gardens, Garden border, Gardens, Mass landscape planting, Pollinator Plant |
| Patent Status: | PP 27,788 |
| 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 VIBE® Ignition White • Salvia VIBE® ‘Ignition Fuchsia’ • Salvia VIBE® ‘Ignition Sunrise’ • Salvia VIBE® ‘Ignition Cranberry’ |
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