Salvia Blaze Of Fire

Although Salvias tend to be later than other bedding plants, it is worth the wait for their brilliant vivid scarlet, spikes of flowers. Height 30cm (12") WHEN TO SOW February to March WHERE TO SOW Sow in pots or trays in a good compost under glass at 21-24°C. Cover the seeds lightly with sieved compost. Keep moist. WHAT TO DO NEXT When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays 5cm (2") apart. Grow on and gradually harden off for planting in the flowering site in late May 25cm (10") apart. MATURITY July onwards HANDY TIP Pinch out the growing point when plants are about 10cm (4") tall to encourage branching with much more colour.