{"product_id":"salvia-6-bag","title":"Salvia - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalvia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright green, toothed, oval leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScarlet red, purple, pink, white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter to spring; warm months in hills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm-season annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep evenly moist, not waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, 18-30 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed every 2-3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove spent flower spikes to rebloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual; transplant seedlings once\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed; softwood cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhitefly, aphids, red spider mite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic to pets and humans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransplant after the monsoon and in winter into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; remove faded spikes promptly to trigger fresh flushes of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water salvia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, watering when the surface starts to dry. Avoid waterlogging, especially in pots, to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does salvia need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalvia flowers best in full sun but tolerates light afternoon shade in very hot regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs salvia safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrnamental salvia is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe bedding choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes salvia need repotting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as a seasonal annual, it usually needs no repotting; just transplant seedlings once into the final pot or bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate salvia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it from seed sown in warm conditions, or take softwood stem cuttings, which root readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my salvia not blooming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo little sun or leaving old spikes on the plant reduces flowering. Give full sun and remove spent spikes to encourage rebloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does salvia bloom in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the plains it blooms through winter and spring; in cooler hill regions it flowers through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan salvia grow in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, compact salvia grows very well in pots in a sunny position with regular watering and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs salvia toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, ornamental scarlet sage is not known to be toxic to people or pets, though it is grown for display, not eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for salvia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing and flowering season for steady spikes of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256330846454,"sku":"PLT-SALVIA-B06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/WEUiKulNDs63g9SLZMphQ6vbo1sJejw1Iev2UIAj.png?v=1783923760","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/salvia-6-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}