Salvia- Blaze of Fire

Salvia splendens Open Pollinated

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  • Perennial (usually grown as an annual) 30cm
  • Stunning bright red flowers
  • Good for garden beds

Standard seed packet, 60 seeds
$1.50

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Description

'Salvia- Blaze of Fire' seeds

Salvia splendens

  • Perennial (usually grown as an annual) 30cm
  • Stunning bright red flowers
  • Good for garden beds

Perennial but often grown as an annual. Upright bushy plants with oval pointed, hairy, green leaves that produce spikes of tubular bright red flowers. Good for garden beds, borders and mass planting. Can be grown in containers. Also known as "Scarlet Sage", "Red Salvia" and "Fireball".

Seeds per gram: 280
Product code: F3-16

Best Months to Sow
  J F M A M J J A S O N D
Cool
Temperate
Sub-Tropical
Tropical
Arid
Quick Sowing Guide
Method Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth 4mm
Season Spring and early summer(can be grown any time in tropical climates)
Germination 12-15 days @ 22-24°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle Half hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual)
Plant Spacing 30cm
Plant Height 30cm
Position Full sun, moist well drained soil
Days Until Maturity 75 days

*Notes: Protect seedlings from slugs and snails. Do not over-water.

How To Grow

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Ratings & Reviews

Salvia- Blaze of Fire

I was amazed at how easily these grew. Mine have been flowering all year round even through winter. Only negative is that leaves get eaten by the caterpillars . The leaves on this salvia are almost lime green in my Adelaide soil. Flowers are a fire-engine red
Lisa R 31 July 2021