Salvia - Texas Sage 'Brenthurst Pink'
Salvia coccinea

Name: Salvia - Texas Sage 'Brenthurst Pink'
SKU: S1443
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SKU # S1443

Product Type: Seed Packet

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 63

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'Brenthurst' is a flower-filled salvia that starts blooming as summer rolls in, holding full upright spires of coral and shell-pink flowers that resemble tiny orchids. They attract many pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the abundant nectar and pollen, and are one of those easy-care plants we all love, growing equally well in large containers and garden beds.

Lifecycle: Annual

Hardiness: Half Hardy Annual

Size: 1.5-2' h x 1.5' w

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained

Season: Summer to fall

Seed to Bloom: 10-12 weeks

Color: Shell pink and coral spikes of flowers

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HOW TO GROW Salvia coccinea

Sowing Instructions

Depth: Surface sow and firm lightly; requires light to germinate.
Sprout Time: 7-21 days
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 Use: 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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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Bees loved this Salvia Wednesday, January 5, 2022

By Wheeling, IL

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Very Good germination rate.
The flowers were very pretty

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