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Salvia africana-caerulea

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African Sage, Blue Sage, Wild Sage
(10 Korn)

kleiner, vielverzweigter Strauch bis zu 2 m mit gegenständig angeordneten, aromatischen, verkehrt eifömigen, oberseits sattgrünen, unterseits grau behaarten Blättern. Die bläulich-lila oder rosafarbenen Blüten erscheinen in aufrechten Blütenständen

Steckbrief
Family:	Lamiaceae Lippenblütengewächse	Evergreen:	no
Origin:	Africa	Fragrance:
Group:	Shrub	Flower:	violet, lavender, lilac
Zone:	8	Flowering:
Hibernate:	bis zu -10°C mit Winterschutz	Fruits:	Kapseln
To use as:	Garten, Topfgarten, Wintergarten	Locations:	sun to semi-shade
Toxic:		Rare:	yes

Sowing Instruction
Propagation:	Seeds/Cuttings
Pre-Treatment:	soak ca. 2-3 h in lukewarm water
Sowing Time:	all year round
Sowing Deep:	Light germinator! Only sprinkle on the surface of the substrate + slightly press on
Sowing Mix:	Coir or sowing mix + sand or perlite
Germination Temperature:	ca. 15-20°C
Location:	bright + keep constantly moist, not wet
Germination Time:	ca. 2-4 weeks
Irrigation:	in the growing season regularly water
Pests:	Spider mites > especially under glass
Substrate:	potting soil + 2/3 sand or perlite
Note:	regular pruning promotes better branching
	Feb 3. Monday, 2014