Flowers: Summer

Height: 15 inches

Position: Full Sun

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: No ordinary Salvia! Blooms in tiers are a different shape with charm and warmer colour.

Sowing Instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sowing Depth: Surface sow and just cover with vermiculite. Do not exclude light. Sowing Time: February-March. Germination usually takes 7-21 days.

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun. Prefers a well drained soil.