Growing Non-GMO Salvia Sizzler Series Flower 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 containers or "harden off" if transplanting outside to a suitable environment. For outdoor sowing, plant 3-4 salvia Sizzler Series seeds 0.125 inches 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. Provide light afternoon shade and cut-back spent blooms to promote lasting vigor throughout the season. Salvia Sizzler Series will bloom repeatedly throughout the summer but will require plenty of additional watering to do so.

Salvia blooms throughout the first summer and will die back at the first frost but will come back next year in warm climates. We recommend using a slow-release fertilizer or simply working organic compost into the soil each spring to boost growth. Salvia’s do not require much fertilization. Use mulch or other means to keep weeds down, especially in the early days, so that the plants have a chance to establish themselves. Cut back fading flower spikes to prolong color and prevent reseeding.

Salvia Sizzler Series in the Flower Garden

Salvia is perfect for low-maintenance rock gardens, garden beds, and borders. Plant it along sidewalks, roads, and driveways for easy-to-care-for color and blooms. It is attractive to pollinators like honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, yet it is remarkably resistant to deer and rabbits. They think that saliva stinks and tend to avoid it.

Landscape Use of Salvia Sizzler Series

Sizzler Series Salvias are perfect for annual or perennial beds and can be treated as either. These gorgeous plants add height, color, and texture to a landscape. They are perfect for containers and garden beds alike. They look wonderful when planted around mailboxes or flag poles for a pop of color.

About Salvia Sizzler Series Garden Seeds

Salvia will self-seed and volunteers will come up the following year if seeds are not collected. They easily spread to fill in open areas if left to their own devices. This can be good when you want it to spread over a rock garden, but it should be kept in check. The plants can be divided each year if desired.

Salvia splendens is also non-toxic for humans and pets. Although it is considered safe to consume, not many people do because it is said to not have a very pleasant flavor.

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" 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.

Tips From Our Gardeners

”My favorite way to use annual salvia is either around the base of a mailbox or companion planted in a large patio pot with Alliums. They have similar habits and flower colors but very different flower shapes which create a beautiful spectacle. Choosing compatible colors makes a difference too!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Sizzler Series Salvia Seeds Per Package:

• 50 Seed Packet
• 500 Seeds
• 1000 Seeds

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