Growing Sizzler Series Salvia Garden Seeds

Most North American home gardens do not have the warm, tropic conditions to sow salvia seeds directly. However, for annual blooming, start salvia Sizzler Series seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before final frost. Sizzler Series salvia will germinate with full lighting in 14-21 days. Once germinated, transplant seedlings to indoor container or "harden off" if transplanting outside to a suitable environment. For outdoor sowing, plant 3-4 salvia Sizzler Series seeds ¼ inch deep with 8-10 inches apart in average, evenly moist, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Salvia will grow as a perennial in warm, humid gardens and will show signs of wilting in cooler and drier climates. Salvia plants have no serious pests or diseases. Sizzler Series salvia seeds mature in as quickly as 63-77 days as 12 inch tall compact uprights with an 8-10 inch spread and one lush blooming stalk of either burgundy, purple, red, or mixed.

Salvia splendens is native to Brazil and thrives in high year-round humidity, growing naturally at elevations between 6,500 and 10,000 feet. Wild and natural salvia plants usually reach up to 48 inches tall, while the world's most popular and commercial varieties used as decorative bedding plants at many shopping malls usually only reach as high as 12-16 inches.