Salvia Splendens – Farinacea Victoria Seeds

Salvia Splendens – Farinacea Victoria Seeds | Stunning Blue Sage for Pollinators

Enhance your garden with Salvia Splendens – Farinacea Victoria, a striking blue-flowering sage known for its long-lasting blooms and pollinator-friendly nature. Perfect for borders, flower beds, and containers, this easy-to-grow perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding beauty and biodiversity to your outdoor space.

✔ Perennial – Returns year after year
✔ Bee & Butterfly Friendly – Supports pollinators
✔ Drought-Tolerant & Low Maintenance

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Best Time to Sow: Early spring indoors or after the last frost outdoors.
• Sowing Depth: Lightly press seeds into the soil, do not cover deeply as they need light to germinate.
• Temperature: Keep at 18-22°C for optimal germination.
• Germination Time: 10-20 days.
• Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

🌿 Growing Instructions:

• Planting Out: Once seedlings are strong enough, transplant them to a sunny, well-drained spot.
• Spacing: 30-40cm apart to allow good air circulation.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• Watering: Moderate watering, drought-tolerant once established.
• Flowering Time: Summer to early autumn.
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

🌱 Best Companion Plants for Salvia:

• Marigolds – Help deter pests and add bright contrast.

• Lavender – Complements Salvia’s blue with soothing purples and shares pollinator appeal.

• Zinnias – Similar height and form make for a vibrant, butterfly-friendly bed.

• Cosmos – Airy foliage and tall blooms complement Salvia’s upright spikes.

• Coneflowers (Echinacea) – Great for pollinators and share similar sun/soil preferences.

🚫 Plants to Avoid Near Salvia:

• Moisture-loving plants like lettuce or basil, as Salvia prefers drier soil.

• Tall, dense shrubs or plants that might shade it – Salvia needs full sun to thrive.

💚 Perfect for gardens, borders, and patio pots – a must-have for any wildlife-friendly garden!

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