Giant Salvia (Brillantaisia subulugarica)

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Feb 02, 2005

Giant Salvia
Brillantaisia subulugarica

The plant habit in mid June.

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garygardener Nowra, Australia(Zone 10a) Feb 02, 2005

Hi mgarr, so is that winter over there?
Here's a shot of the same plant in Australia, about three weeks ago.It got a good prune last year, just flowering up now.
Cheers,
Gary

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garygardener Nowra, Australia(Zone 10a) Feb 02, 2005

OOPS.. I mean B. ulugurica, is that different? Maybe the full-size to your sub?

Anyway happy Brillantaisiaing

Gary

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Feb 02, 2005

We have to grow it from seed. We can overwinter it but it turns into quite a large plant by the fall and space is something I do not have. Thanks for the picture. Mine will look like yours from now on, I'll just picture your plant when I grow mine, that will make me happy.

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Aug 11, 2007

mgarr, where do the flowers appear on this plant? I have a big plant and keep watching it but so far no flower buds.

Joseph

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Gaynorb Sandton, South Africa Dec 27, 2007

Hi I've just been given a plant and am so excited about it. I do however have a space problem so I need to be thoughtful as to where I plant it. Can you please advise if it would tolerate morning sun/afternoon shade or does it have to have full sun? Also assuming it is planted in optimal conditions can you give me an indicaion of how high it would grow? Thanks

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Dec 27, 2007

Gaynorb, Here is a link to the PlantFiles information on this nice plant:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/92708/

I grew it last year and had it in the bald open sun, and it seemed to crave the sun. It did grow tall, about 4 feet tall. It did not grow laterally very much. I will try growing it again from cuttings I am overwintering indoors. Enjoy!

Joseph

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