SUPER SALVIA'S - 2015

I've got one tiny Oxford blue and a couple of Cambridge blue seedlings thanks to @Jenny namaste .
For some reason only one baggy method seed germinated, but at least I got one plant I can hopefully collect seed from later in the year. I've put the rest of the seeds in the heated propagator just in case they wake up. It's been a few weeks though.

 

Thanks longk. Yes, I'm working on plans to modify an area of soil as I love a lot of plants that need free drainage. I'll look out for S glutinosa as I have quite a bit of space, and I'll give S microphylla a go too. I bought 'The New Book of Salvias' by Betsy Klebsch, which is a wonderful reference, just before moving out here, and so love the genus, so I'll defo have another go with them

 

My salvia glutinous, Transylvania and Cambridge blue have germinated

 

@longk I forgot to say what a great photo that is of S glutinosa

 

I have three super hot pink salvias that I really like already. I hacked them right back down to ground level last week and can see some new growth already. But I also plan to buy one of both Amistad and Nachtvlinder for some very dark purples.

 

I sowed seeds of Salvia Patens "Cambridge and Oxford Blue" and "Royal Bumble" yesterday.

 

I have one seedling of Oxford blue and a few Cambridge blue coming up in the heated propagator now. Thanks Jenny!

 

Be careful if they're from Robin as I'm having nigh on 100% germination with his seed! You'll be over-run if like me you sow enough to allow for a few failures

 

I've only sown 3 for myself but still have 12 or more left - if anyone wants a couple?
Jenny

 

I'd love some please Jenny, if that's ok. Please let me know if there's anything you would like in return.
I've got the salvia bug I think!

 

Could you grow one on for me? Take a look here and take your pick...................

http://gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/threads/my-2015-seed-growing-blog.90065/

Don't limit yourself to just the one choice if you're up for it

 

sent you a PM
Jenny

 

I'll pop 3 in the post to you CB...
Jenny

 

Are there any bright pink and purple flowering salvias that do well in shade?

 

They really need part shade (ie; morning su, afternoon shade). Wendys Wish does well in these conditions ................