Salvia splendens Lighthouse
Half Hardy Annual
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Containers
Description
A tall, bushy, vigorous variety with excellent weather resistant and long lasting flowers.
Ideal planted as a vibrant annual hedging screen, or as a bright red beacon shining out from borders and containers.
Height 60cm (24in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors at least 6-8 weeks before last frost |
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Sow seed into pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite.
Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F).
After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 7-21 days
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.
Aftercare Instructions
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30-38cm (12-15in) apart.
For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.
Also makes an impressive specimen plant for containers.
