Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria White’ seeds

Description

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This recipient  of the Award of Garden Merit from the RHS , has white flowers which are produced all summer long.  It is a small growing salvia to about 40cm and can be grown in the border or in pots. It flowers the first year from seed , about 4 months from germination if sown in early spring under cover.

Sowing advice for Salvia
Sow   under cover approx. 8-10 weeks before last frosts are due. Sow in trays or pots
Cover with only a sprinkling of soil as light is needed for germination. Watch out for damping off. Ideal temp. 18-24°C. If the temperature is not maintained germination can be erratic. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Increase pot size as the plant grows. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 15-30cm spacing.