Salvia Splendens Medium Tall – 10 Seeds, Bright Red Spikes, Balanced Growth, Bedding, Easy to Grow, High Germination, Non-GMO
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Transform your green space with our Salvia Splendens Medium Tall seeds, the ideal choice for those looking to add a vibrant, long-lasting splash of color to their garden or balcony. These ornamental vegetable seeds, carefully selected for their excellent quality and non-GMO certification, guarantee spectacular flowering with unmistakable bright red spikes.
Ideal for gardeners of all levels, Salvia Splendens offers a balanced growth habit and easy cultivation, making it perfect for flowerbeds, borders, and pots. Thanks to its high germination rate, you'll quickly enjoy robust, healthy plants that will liven up your landscape with their vibrancy.
Technical details:
Botanical Name: Salvia splendens
Seed Quantity: 10 high quality seeds
Plant Type and Cultivation Cycle: Annual in temperate climates, it offers prolonged flowering from summer to autumn.
Plant Height: Medium tall, with a growth habit that varies from 40 to 60 cm, ideal for creating volumes and stratifications in flowerbeds or potted compositions.
Uses: Primarily ornamental for flowerbeds, borders, rock gardens, pots, and planters. Also excellent for attracting pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.
Organoleptic Characteristics: Tubular flowers of an intense scarlet red, clustered in erect, showy spikes that attract attention. The leaves are dark green, oval, and smooth, not aromatic for culinary use but aesthetically pleasing.
Hardiness and Origin: Native to Brazil, it prefers warm, sunny climates. Sensitive to frost, it should be grown as an annual in areas with harsh winters.
Sowing Period: From March to May, after the last risk of frost, in a protected seedbed or directly into the open ground in regions with a mild climate.
Flowering Period: June to October, ensuring a long season of intense colour.
Optimal Germination Conditions: Constant temperature between 20°C and 25°C, light coverage of the seed, and constant humidity. Light is a favorable factor.
Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soils, rich in organic matter, with a slightly acidic or neutral pH.
Recommended Exposure: Full sun to encourage abundant flowering and maintain bright colors.
Germination Time: Generally between 7 and 14 days in optimal conditions.
Pot or Ground Cultivation: Both are suitable. When growing in pots, ensure adequately sized containers and good drainage.
Quality Specifications: Non-GMO (non-genetically modified) seeds with tested high germination rates for reliable results and vigorous plants. Ideal for those looking for seeds for an organic vegetable garden or a sustainable garden.
Choosing Salvia Splendens Medium Tall means investing in a superior product that will reward you with magnificent blooms and easy cultivation. Its versatility in flowerbeds, borders, or as a focal point in pots, combined with the intense red color of its spikes, makes it a must-have for anyone seeking a strong visual impact and a long season of beauty. Perfect for enriching your green space with vibrant colors and a touch of natural elegance.