"Annual" salvia is a tender tropical perennial that is typcally grown as a warm weather annual bedding plant. It has long been a garden standard, reliably blooming over an extended period. Ever more varieties are being developed, giving a wide range of colors, including white, salmon and purple, as well as the traditional bright red, and heights about 25-40cm (9-11 inch). Leaves are bright to dark green, elliptical and toothed. Flowers grow on spikes and are two-lipped, with a flat lower lip and helmet-shaped upper lip.
SOWING:
Season: Annual
Height: 25-40cm (9-11 inch)
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Brown, violet, white, red, salmon
Environment: Full sun
Planting Directions
Temperature: 23-24C (73-75F)
Average Germ Time: 7-14 days
Light Required: Yes
Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 20-30cm (8-11 inches)
Plant uses: coastal, flowers borders and beds, Patio/Container plants, cut or dried flowers
Sow indoor in greenhouse or in the heated trays. Transplant on the permanent place after hardening off in May on approx. 20x30 cm apart. Grows in organically rich, well-drained, medium moist and warm soil.
Why the seeds are always fresh?
The seeds are fresh as we prepare our stock due to the customers interests for the season. We only purchase the required quantity from our suppliers.
The seeds are fresh, because we store them in suitable conditions.
Our seeds are laboratory tested with a 90 - 98% germination.0000000000000009783598215032!]
