Flowers: Summer

Height: 12 inches

Position: Full Sun

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: The nearest to orange flowered Salvia yet! Rich orange flower spikes make an invigorating display in containers, bedding and borders. The many, long lasting blooms are held above lush foliage making uniform, compact and well branching plants. Flowers summer. Height 30cm (12in).

Sowing Instructions: Sow from January to mid April. For best results surface sow on a free draining compost and cover with a light sprinkling of Sow-Lite (vermiculite) or seed compost Germination usually takes place in 10-14 days at 21-24C (70-75F).

Growing Instructions: When the seedlings are large enough to handle transplant, handling the seeds with care, direct into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on at 16C (60F), taking care not to over water. The occasional high Nitrogen feed will help to keep the leaves green. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out 30cm (12in) apart, after all risk of frost has gone, in a warm, sunny, well drained spot.