Re: Salvia splendens 'Van Houttii'
- Subject: Re: Salvia splendens 'Van Houttii'
- From: R* D* <s*@direcway.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 09:05:33 -0400 (EDT)
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At 11:14 AM 5/23/2004 -0700, you wrote:
>>I find it strange that this plant seems to be
>>relatively unknown to several people posting here.
>>This hybrid is in no way similar to the other red
>>flowered species listed, as the two tone
>>characteristics of the flowers and the abundant bloom
>>and large size all are qualities that set it apart.
>
>Two -tone? If there are two tones, they are extremely subtle... I
>wonder which salvia you are thinking of David...
Nan:
I think the reference is to the difference between the flower and the calyx
at certain stages of maturity.
Richard F. Dufresne
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