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BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia

Salvia x guaranitica 'Rhyhm & Blues' PP #29,585

Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh gwar-uh-NYE-tik-uh
SKU #42180
8-10

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 3 ft. tall and wide.

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Description A gorgeous new earlier blooming hybrid that freely reblooms throughout the season with tall spikes of saturated cobalt-blue flowers, held by an elegant black whorl. Dark green foliage maintains rich color, cloaking a tighter growth habit than others. Pairs well with brightly colored flowers, offering striking color contrast. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom Time Spring through fall
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color Blue
Foliage Color Dark Green
Companion Plants Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Beardtongue (Penstemon); Bee Balm (Monarda)
Care Instructions Thrives in loose, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage prolific continuous bloom. Where grown as a perennial, cut back to 3 in. above soil line and fertilize before growth emerges in early spring.
History This new x guaranitica hybrid was developed by Salvia breeding specialist Kermit Carter, and was selected for improved attributes over similar varieties. In comparison to 'Black and Blue', this salvia exhibits: earlier blooming habit, tighter clumping form, and dark green foliage that does not tend to fade or become yellow. The U.S. Plant Patent was issued in April of 2018.
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DescriptionA gorgeous new earlier blooming hybrid that freely reblooms throughout the season with tall spikes of saturated cobalt-blue flowers, held by an elegant black whorl. Dark green foliage maintains rich color, cloaking a tighter growth habit than others. Pairs well with brightly colored flowers, offering striking color contrast. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom TimeSpring through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsBlack-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Beardtongue (Penstemon); Bee Balm (Monarda)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in loose, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage prolific continuous bloom. Where grown as a perennial, cut back to 3 in. above soil line and fertilize before growth emerges in early spring.
History
HistoryThis new x guaranitica hybrid was developed by Salvia breeding specialist Kermit Carter, and was selected for improved attributes over similar varieties. In comparison to 'Black and Blue', this salvia exhibits: earlier blooming habit, tighter clumping form, and dark green foliage that does not tend to fade or become yellow. The U.S. Plant Patent was issued in April of 2018.

Frequently asked questions

Does BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia produce flowers?
Spring through fall
Is BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia evergreen or deciduous?
BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia?
BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing.
Is BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant
How fast does BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia grow?
BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia in my landscape?
BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia flowers?
BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia?
BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia?
Good companion plants for BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia include: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Beardtongue (Penstemon); Bee Balm (Monarda).
How do I care for BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia?
Thrives in loose, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage prolific continuous bloom. Where grown as a perennial, cut back to 3 in. above soil line and fertilize before growth emerges in early spring.
What is the history of BODACIOUS™ Rhythm & Blues Salvia?
This new x guaranitica hybrid was developed by Salvia breeding specialist Kermit Carter, and was selected for improved attributes over similar varieties. In comparison to 'Black and Blue', this salvia exhibits: earlier blooming habit, tighter clumping form, and dark green foliage that does not tend to fade or become yellow. The U.S. Plant Patent was issued in April of 2018.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.