Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica

Hardy Perennial/Hardy Biennial

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Dried Flowers
• Height : 36 inches

Description

Scores of tall stems bearing many pink to white bracts and soft blue and white tiny flowers. Remaining spectacular, even in early autumn.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65F (15-18C). Sowing Depth: 1/8 Inch (3 mm). Sowing Time: February to March. Germination usually takes 7-21 days.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. When well rooted, plant 23cm (9in) apart in nursery rows and plant out into final position in autumn or spring 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.

Aftercare

Prefers a moist, well drained soil.