Salvia – Cathedral™ Sky Blue

Garden Height
12 - 18
Spacing
12 - 16
Spread
12 - 16
Habit
Upright
Container Role
Filler
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Colors
Blue
Light Level
Part Sun to Sun
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Attracts: Bees, Butterflies

Continuous Re-Bloom

Heat Tolerant

Long Blooming

Maintenance Notes

easy care

Uses Notes

containes and landscapes

Maintenance Category Easy

Water Category Average

Bloom Time

Flower Form Landscape

pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2

EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9

Fertilization 150 - 200

Light Requirements High

Water Requirements Moderate to Moist

Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Growing On Temperature 55 - 65° Fahrenheit

Holding Temperature 50 - 60° Fahrenheit

Planting and Timing Information

Spring to Summer Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 4-5
6" and Gallon Pot : 6-7
7-9" Pot : 7-8
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot :

Pinching and Growth Regulators

Pinch at 1-2 weeks after transplant as needed to shape. Oceana Blue habit will be improved with a 2500 ppm application of B-9. Sparkler varieties are quite vigorous and will likely need growth regulation. Apply growth regulators as needed for height control. B-9 at 2,500 to 3750 ppm should be effective.

Pest and Disease Management

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

Grower Tips

Good air circulation and water drainage are important. Use a well drained soil mix.

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