How to Grow Salvia
Selecting Site for Salvia
You should select a site that has full coverage of sunlight as Salvia blooms with direct help from sunshine.
However, the best place to choose is to plant Salvia in the ground. A suitable ground site will allow the Salvia to gain two meters of growth in just over than five months.
As for the temperature, pick a site with a temperature range of 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Salvia can adapt in temperatures below the ideal temperature. However, their growth tends to be slower than usual if they are not in the ideal temperature.
Salvia Garden Site
Salvia can grow directly from seeds. You can directly put the Salvia seed to your flower garden. You can also put them indoors and just transplant them for a later time.
If you want early blooms, you can immediately start planting them indoors eight weeks before the winter season starts.
You should separate each salvia seeds ten to twenty inches apart. Enough space is needed for each Salvia plants to properly bloom.
Things Needed in Growing Salvia
You will need the following things:
- Salvia seeds
- Containers / pots – if you will plant Salvia indoors
- Watering cans
Watering Salvia Plants
You can water Salvia plants at least twice each week especially during hot weather conditions.
Nutrients Needed by Salvia
You can add a general fertilizer while you are planting the seeds and you can continue putting fertilizers once each week.
Aside from fertilizers, mulches can also be useful to your Salvia plants.
Salvia plants are often pests-free, but if your plants have pest infestations, it is advised that you used fungicide to treat infections.
Do not forget to remove the weeds around your flower site in order to prevent endangering the growth of your Salvia plants.
Seasons of Salvia Flowers
Flowers of Salvia can last for several months. It particularly blooms in fall and summer time. There are also variations of Salvia that bloom during winter season.
Expectations/Results
Salvia plants can give decorations to your garden and flower beds. Some variations of Salvia are also considered beneficial as they can be used for medical purposes.
