The deep violet blue colour of Victoria Blue salvia flowers are no doubt the plants' outstanding feature. Deep, true blue is a highly sought after colour in flowers. Flowering in less than four months from seed, this is a splendid variety, a bushy base-branching plant producing numerous, long-lasting spikes of vivid deep blue flowers.
Victoria Blue Salvia Care
Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue'
What is the plant
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
8a - 10b
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The description details for each plant in out online salvia mail-order catalog identify three basic levels of watering: drought resistant -- a combination of local rainfall plus supplemental watering equaling significantly less than an inch (2.54cm) of water a week
Pruning
To prune a plant to encourage bushy new growth, snip off the dominant buds on select stems, staggering the cuts to encourage varied growth.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer formulated specifically for your plant. Avoid over-fertilizing and follow the instruction on the label.
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Sunlight
Part-shade/Semi-shade location.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
This tender perennial is hardy to -4°C (25°F) so may survive the winter sheltered locations
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Container
Choose a pot with drainage holes, which also ensures potting soil doesn't stay too wet after watering your houseplants. The excess can freely escape out the bottom of the container, allowing oxygen to make its way to plant roots.
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