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Salvia splendens Red Arrows
1 packet (60 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 1792
Salvia splendens Red Arrows
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 11 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border
Description
An excellent all-rounder.
Red Arrow produces lots of vivid red flowers set-off against deep green foliage and its excellent lateral branching habit makes it very effective in mass displays in beds, borders etc.
Recommended also for window boxes, patio tubs, containers etc.
Flowers summer.
Height 28cm (11 in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out after all risk of frost is past. |
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For best results surface sow on a free draining seed sowin mix.
Enclose in a plastic bag and leave in a shady spot for 24-48 hours then cover the seed lightly with sowing mix.
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 acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out 30cm (12in) apart in a warm, sunny, well drained spot.
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