Salvia Farinacea Blue Flower Seeds

About Salvia Farinacea Blue Flower Seeds

Mealy cup sage — deep blue flowers on slim upright spikes with silvery stems. A very long flowering season.

• Botanical name: Salvia farinacea
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 12–21 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 3–5 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 12–21 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the top inch of soil dries. Good drainage is essential.
• Soil: Well-drained loamy soil with compost.
• Temperature: 12–35C
• Fertiliser: Balanced feed every 4 weeks. Excess nitrogen means fewer flowers.

Sowing season in India

September–October; February–March in the hills. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Root rot from waterlogging. Powdery mildew in humid weather.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.