2012 AAS Bedding Plant Winner
Salvia Summer Jewel™ Pink
Sister to earlier AAS Winner Salvia Summer Jewel™ Red, this dwarf-sized compact plant has a prolific bloom count throughout the growing season. As a bonus, the blooms appear almost two weeks earlier than other pink salvias used as comparisons. And of course, the hummingbirds love pink, just as much as they do red!
Plant Description
Genus:
Salvia
Species:
coccinea
Common Name:
Salvia
Plant Habit:
Upright, compact
Plant Height:
18 inches
Foliage Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Late spring, summer, fall
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Size:
1/2 inch
Bloom Color Pattern:
Solid
Breeder:
Takii & Co., Ltd.
Close Market Comparison:
Coral Nymph
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
10-12 inches
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Pollinator Friendly:
Bees, hummingbirds
Container:
Yes
Medium Height Divider:
Yes
How to Grow:
Germination: maintain soil temperature of 68 – 70°F (20-21°C.) Emergence in 3 days. Covered. Once germinated keep the temperature at 60° – 85°F (16° – 29°C). Transplant 20-25 days after sowing. Flowers in 45-55 days. Temperature 70 – 85°F (21 – 29°C) day/ 60-70°F (16 – 21°C) night. In the garden, space plants 10-12 inches apart.
Reviews
Dustin MacIver –
This plant had an excellent germination rate and bloomed all season long here in Zone 6 in Northeast Massachusetts. By August they had started to self-sow and produced even more plants. Flowers were frequently visited by pollinators, particularly bumble bees. Plants remained compact and tidy despite heat waves and record breaking rain in July. A definite staple in my garden going forward.