Salvia, Hummingbird Salvia, Firelight Mix ~ 115 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Fall
Description
Salvia splendens
Tender Perennial grown as annual
A butterfly, bee & hummingbird favorite!
A great variety for containers!
Renee's eye-catching, easy-care Salvia in warm glowing colors both feeds pollinators and absolutely shines in the garden with upright, dense blossom spikes in complementary colors of creamy white, rich coral and a rose-red. Long-blooming Firelight plants grow a uniform 12-18 inches tall. Their colorful and reliable flowers are bumblebee favorites and hummingbird magnets, filled with pollen and nectar that attracts, feeds and sustains the “flowers of the air” all summer long.
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Details
Plant In: April – June
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
Space Seeds: 4 – 5 inches apart
Days to Germinate: 10 – 20 days
Mature Height: 12 – 15 inches
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Five to six weeks before last frost date, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant in the garden. Acclimate seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions when night temperatures are regularly above 50°F (10°C). Space seedlings 10 to 12 inches apart in the garden.
TO START DIRECTLY OUTDOORS
Sow seeds in a well-worked seed bed in full sun when all danger of frost is past and weather is warm and settled. Space seeds 4 to 5 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, cover about 1/2 inch deep and gently firm soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination in 10 to 20 days.
GROWING NOTES
Firelight’s bright blossoms in three complementary shades will glow in garden beds or as container flowers. Use these warm colors to advantage in summer bouquets to add texture, color and form. You’ll find our Firelight Salvia is a low-maintenance plant, but removing spent flower heads will encourage more extended flowering.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Salvia |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Spacing in Row | 4-5", thin to 10-12" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2" |
| Days to Germination | 10-20 days |