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Pink Sundae
Flower
FlowerSalvia viridis
- Partial sun
- Zones 5–10
- 80 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Easy-to-grow plants for casual cut flowers, pollinator plantings, and displays of color in the garden. Productive, densely branched plants produce abundant stems and multiple cuts of this versatile crop. Suitable for fresh or dried flowers. Colored bracts of vibrant rose-pink decorate the tops of 30-40" branches. Tolerant of frost. Also commonly known as annual clary sage.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow 2 weeks after last frost once soil reaches 60°F
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained loam, tolerates average soil. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Rarely problematic; spider mites and whiteflies only in hot, dry conditions. Common diseases: Powdery mildew if air circulation is poor.