Salvia Sizzler White Seeds

About Salvia Sizzler White Seeds

A compact white salvia with uniform flower spikes and a neat habit for beds, borders and pots. Plants stay at 25–35 cm and flower through winter into spring in the plains.

• Botanical name: Salvia splendens
• Care level: Moderate
• Flower colour: White
• Plant height: 25–35 cm
• Flowering: Winter to spring (December–March) in the plains.

Why grow it

• Compact uniform bedding plant
• Long winter flowering
• Attracts butterflies and sunbirds

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small container with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow the seeds: barely cover, about 3 mm — the seeds need a little light.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle and keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 12–20 days.
5. Transplant to the final pot or bed once the seedlings are sturdy, and grow on in full sun.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Keep the soil lightly moist; water when the top 2 cm feels dry.
• Soil: Well-drained loamy potting mix with compost.
• Temperature: 18–28°C; flowers drop in intense heat.
• Fertiliser: Fortnightly balanced liquid feed; phosphorus-rich feed at bloom time.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent spikes for repeat flowering.

Safety: Not known to be toxic.

Sowing season in India

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

Common problems

• Damping off: Use a clean, well-drained mix and avoid overwatering seedlings.
• Aphids: Check growing tips and flower spikes; treat early.
• Root rot: Caused by overwatering — let the top layer dry before watering again.