Salvia Farinacea – Blue Victory

An excellent strain of this ever-popular Salvia, being more compact, bushy and free flowering, around 4 months from sowing.  This annual produces masses of spikes of flowers all summer long up to 50cm in height until the first frost.  Perfect for borders and containers alike as well as for all pollinating insects.

 Cultivation advice Salvia Farinacea – Blue Victory

• Sow undercover in fine seed compost with warmth from 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
• Barely cover the seeds, just pressing into the growing medium as these need light to germinate.
• Germination Temp ? 18-24c. If minimum temp not maintained germination will be poor / sporadic.
• When large enough to handle pot on to 8cm pots.
• Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all danger of frost has passed.
• Happy in most soils, plant in Full sun 30cm spacing