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Salvia - 5" Pot

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  • Bold red flower spikes
  • Attracts pollinators and sunbirds
  • Great for mass bedding
  • Long blooming
  • Easy to grow
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Salvia splendens, or scarlet sage, is a striking bedding plant famous for its dense, upright spikes of brilliant red (also purple, pink and white) tubular flowers held above neat green foliage. A reliable performer in Indian gardens, it provides bold, long-lasting blocks of colour and attracts bees, butterflies and sunbirds. Compact and bushy, it suits mass bedding, borders and pots in full sun. Easy to grow and quick to flower, salvia is a favourite for formal displays and seasonal colour, blooming over a long period with regular watering and the occasional trim of spent spikes.

Specifications

Family Lamiaceae
Native region Brazil
Mature height 25-60 cm
Mature spread 25-40 cm
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Bright green, toothed, oval leaves
Flower colour Scarlet red, purple, pink, white
Flower season Winter to spring; warm months in hills
Climate zone Warm-season annual

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun to part shade
Watering Regular; keep evenly moist, not waterlogged
Soil / mix Fertile, well-drained soil
Temperature Warm, 18-30 C
Humidity Moderate
Fertilizer Balanced feed every 2-3 weeks
Pruning Remove spent flower spikes to rebloom
Repotting Annual; transplant seedlings once
Propagation Seed; softwood cuttings
Pests & problems Whitefly, aphids, red spider mite
Toxicity / safety Non-toxic to pets and humans
Difficulty Easy

Uses

Ideal for bold mass bedding, formal borders and pots, and a strong magnet for bees, butterflies and sunbirds. Adds vivid blocks of colour to any sunny display.

Growing tips

Transplant after the monsoon and in winter into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; remove faded spikes promptly to trigger fresh flushes of colour.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water salvia?
Keep the soil evenly moist, watering when the surface starts to dry. Avoid waterlogging, especially in pots, to prevent root rot.
How much sun does salvia need?
Salvia flowers best in full sun but tolerates light afternoon shade in very hot regions.
Is salvia safe for pets?
Ornamental salvia is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe bedding choice.
Does salvia need repotting?
Grown as a seasonal annual, it usually needs no repotting; just transplant seedlings once into the final pot or bed.
How do I propagate salvia?
Grow it from seed sown in warm conditions, or take softwood stem cuttings, which root readily.
Why is my salvia not blooming?
Too little sun or leaving old spikes on the plant reduces flowering. Give full sun and remove spent spikes to encourage rebloom.
When does salvia bloom in India?
In the plains it blooms through winter and spring; in cooler hill regions it flowers through the warm months.
Can salvia grow in pots?
Yes, compact salvia grows very well in pots in a sunny position with regular watering and feeding.
Is salvia toxic?
No, ornamental scarlet sage is not known to be toxic to people or pets, though it is grown for display, not eating.
What fertilizer is best for salvia?
Use a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing and flowering season for steady spikes of colour.

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