- Perennial (often grown as an annual) 90cm
- Lavender blue flower spikes
- Good for beds and borders
Description
'Salvia- Blue Bedder' seeds
Salvia farinacea
- Perennial (often grown as an annual) 90cm
- Lavender blue flower spikes
- Good for beds and borders
Perennial but often grown as an annual. Upright bushy plants with green lance shaped leaves producing tall upright lavender blue flower spikes. Good for flower beds, borders and mass planting. Good for cut flowers and dried arrangements. Long flowering. Attracts bees and butterflies. Also known as "Mealy Sage".
Seeds per gram: 820
Product code: F3-17
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 4mm |
Season | Spring and early summer(can be grown any time in tropical climates) |
Germination | 15-21 days @ 20-22°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Half hardy Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 90cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 85 days |
*Notes: Protect seedlings from slugs and snails. Do not over-water.
How To Grow
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Ratings & Reviews
Salvia- Blue Bedder
It's absolutely beautiful.
Salvia- Blue Bedder
This salvia is amazing! Mine is so tall and I had 100% germination rates. They can be temperamental when planting out but mine have lasted for ages and are blooming like crazy! Would highly recommend.