2012 AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner:
Salvia 'Summer Jewel Pink'
2012 AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner:
Salvia 'Summer Jewel Pink'
2012 AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner:
Salvia 'Summer Jewel Pink'

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Pink'
2012 AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner

Sister to earlier AAS Winner Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red', this dwarf sized, compact plant has a prolific bloom count throughout the growing season. As a bonus, the blooms appear almost two weeks earlier than other pink salvias used as comparisons. And of course, the hummingbirds love pink, just as much as they do red! Commercial growers will appreciate the earliness, excellent pack performance and uniformity. Bred by Takii & Co, Ltd.

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AAS Winner Primary Details
Award: AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner
Class: Salvia
Variety Name: 'Summer Jewel Pink'
Genus: Salvia
Species: coccinea
Year: 2012
Common Name: Salvia
Type: Flowers
Breeder: Takii & Co., Ltd.
Close Market Comparison: ‘Coral Nymph’
Plant Needs
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: NO
Staking Required: NO
Plant Characteristics
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Compact, Upright
Plant Height: Medium: 10" to 24"
Garden Spacing: 10 to 12 inches
Bloom Time: Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 1/2 inch
Fragrance: None
Pollinator Friendly: Bees, Hummingbirds
Home Gardener Use
Medium Height Divider: YES

How to Grow

Germination: maintain soil temperature of 68 - 70°F (20-21°C.) Emergence in 3 days. Covered. Once germinated keep temperature at 60° – 85°F (16° - 29°C) Transplant 20-25 days after sowing. Flowers in 45-55 days. Temperature 70 - 85°F (21 - 29°C) day/ 60-70°F (16 - 21°C) night. In the garden, space plants 10-12 inches apart.

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