A new series of Salvias that has been bred for both pack and garden performance. The foliage is dark green in colour and contrasts well with the flower spikes. Available in 5 strong colours and a mixture. 25cm.
Splendens varieties: Annual, sow February-March. (Red/Mixed types: 300 seeds per gram. Cover with vermiculite, germinates in 1-2 weeks at 22°C or 18-20°C (others). Prick out after 3-4 weeks into 6-packs/pots as required and grow on at 16-18°C (Red/Mixed types) or 10-15°C (others). Red/Mixed types - make sure that plants are well fed to avoid yellowing of the foliage, growth regulators can be used to promote a compact habit. Sell in: 6-packs. End Use: Borders.
Coccinea varieties: 680 seeds per gram - cultural details as Salvia splendens. Sell in: 6-packs, 9cm pots. End Use: Borders.
Farinacea varieties: Annual, sow February, 2-3 weeks at 20-22°C, cover with vermiculite. 750 seeds per gram. Sell in: 4-packs, 9cm pots. End Use: Borders, formal bedding displays.
Patens varieties: Tender perennial grown as annual - cultural details as Salvia splendens.
Horminum varieties: Annual, 1-2 weeks at 20°C, 350 seeds per gram. Cover with with vermiculite. Or direct sow into the flowering position in April-May. End Use: Borders, fresh and dried cut ‘flower’.
Perennial varieties: Sow May-June, 2-3 weeks at 18-20°C, 900 seeds per gram. Cover with vermiculite. Also sow Jan-Feb for flowering in Summer. Sell in: 8cm or larger pots, Blue Queen can be sold in flower. End Use: Borders.
Lyrata varieties: Perennial, sow February to June for sales May-August, germinates in 3 weeks at 20°C.Sell in: 12cm pots. End Use: Borders, containers.
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Moles Seeds (UK) Ltd, Turkey Cock Lane, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8PD, United Kingdom. Company Reg No: 6301851