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Salvia - Texas Sage 'Brenthurst Pink'
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Salvia - Texas Sage 'Brenthurst Pink'

Salvia coccinea
Brenthurst' is a flower-filled salvia blooming as summer rolls in, holding full upright spires of coral and shell-pink flowers resembling tiny orchids. They attract pollinators to their abundant nectar and pollen, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. They are one of those easy-care plants we all love, growing equally well in large containers and garden beds.
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
63
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1.5-2' h x 1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Shell pink and coral spikes of flowers
Features
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and firm lightly; requires light to germinate.
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Start in containers 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Use a sterile seed starting mix and cover lightly with vermiculite to retain humidity. Water from below by placing in a tray. Keep at about 65-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow about 2 weeks after last frost, when soil has warmed.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
In springtime, after all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
I can hardly imagine a garden without salvia, for the genus has so many irreplaceable floral gems–easy to grow, trouble-free, many quick to bloom, and growing lustily in gardens and containers. They offer a never-ending parade of flowers ( at least until frost) and the entertainment of their attendant hummingbirds. Those pesky deer avoid it, perhaps stayed by the unpleasant aroma of the bruised leaves. Pinch back once plants reach 6" tall to encourage bushiness. Deadhead frequently or cut for bouquets.
Final Spacing:
1.5-2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" per week. Tolerates some drought once established, however flowers best with regular water.
Soil pH:
Will tolerate a wide pH range.
Fertilizer:
Mix in 1" of compost prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
Occasionally susceptible to mildew or rust; prevent by planting in a location that has good airflow. If disease appears, treat with an organic fungicide or neem oil once per week until the problem is resolved. If whiteflies appear, spray down the plant daily with a good blast of water until the pests are gone. Prevent slugs by sprinkling crushed eggshells or diatomaceous earth on the soil around the plant.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
When about 1/2 of florets have opened
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