Re: Salvia splendens 'Van Houttii'

I haven't followed this thread closely, but this one
caught my eye.

Even if this variety of salvia set seed, it's possible
that it crossed with another salvia and the seed
wouldn't produce a true 'Van Houttii' type.  Also,
through hybridization, aren't most cultivars are
sterile?  This is just my experience from my pomology
days.

bridget
seattle, wa--where it's finally raining again!

--- david feix <davidfeix@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My plants have never set seed that I know of, yet do
> always exhibit a two tone color effect between the
> calyx and petals, which although subtle is clearly
> visible at all stages of the flower, as far as I can
> recall.  (It is dark outside as I write this, and I
> am
> too lazy to check if the flowers do appear different
> in young bud compared to senescence...)  The color
> difference is not as marked as in S. mexicana
> 'Limelight', but is obvious enough to be a feature. 
> It is one of the more attractive features, along
> with
> heavy continuous bloom in sun or shade, and great
> use
> as a cut flower,(although they don't last that
> long). 
> The hummingbirds seem to really enjoy this one as
> well.
> 
> 
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