Growing Salvia Red

Annual Flower
Biological Name: Salvia splendens
Family: Lamiaceae
Description:
Fill your garden beds and patios with these resplendent red flowers. Growing in profusion with erect spikes these flowers are available in purple, pink or white varieties and add a distinct appeal to the garden.

Growing Information:

Tools needed to grow Salvia Plant:

• Gardening gloves

• Packet of Salvia Red Seeds

• Trowel

• Rake

• Label and pencil

How to plant Salvia:

• Sow the seeds about 6-8 weeks before the last spring.

• Avoid covering the seeds, as they need light to germinate.

• It takes about two weeks to grow.

• The germination temperature is 65 F to 70 F.

How to take care of Salvia Plant:
If you wish to prevent self-sowing, remove the deadhead flowers periodically.

Popular Varieties of Salvia Red Flower:

• Salsa: These are best grown during summer. They grow about 1.5' tall. Flowers feature shades of red, purple, pink and white.

• Firecracker: Dwarf and compact, this variety blooms continuously and showcases blue, orange, white, pink and bicolor.

• Sizzler: Available in pastel shades of pink, red, purple and white these flowers look stunning in any arrangement.

• Bonfire: These bright red flowers bloom pretty late.

• Red Arrow: These spike-like brilliant red flowers bloom pretty early.

Happy Gardening!