Salvia nutans seeds – ( Nodding sage)

Description

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Salvia nutans has large toothed leaves which form clumps.  The lovely rare, nodding flower stems arise well above the clumps of leaves, forming an elegant stem and from the ends of the stems the violet blue flowers drop in cascades. This plant likes full sun and a soil which is well drained, like all salvias. It can be used in amongst other bushy plants where it provides drama with its lovely drooping flowers.

see our other salvia seeds here https://www.owairakaseeds.co.nz/product-category/s-flower-names-starting-with-s/

Sowing advice for Salvia

Sow   under cover approx. 8-10 weeks before last frosts are due 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.