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.
ORNAMENTAL GARDENING
8/15/20231 min read
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:
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!
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