Salvia

    Salvia - please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information

Colours - Red

Flowering period - Mid June to the end of October.

Features - Colourful flower spikes.

Spacing - Plant 12" apart (30 cm)

Height - Varies with variety.

Soil and water - Best in well drained, moist, rich soil high in organic matter. Water as needed.

Light requirements - Plant in part or full sun.

Best use - Use in garden beds or borders.

Growing tips - Moderate to poor frost tolerance. Requires more fertilizing than other annuals, in summer months fertilize once a week. One of the most uniformly even growing annuals.

Annual definition

An annual is a plant that completes its life cycle, from seed to bloom and back to seed again all in a single growing season.

Planning your garden

For beginners it is important to draw a garden layout plan

• Choose plants suitable for the site (sun vs. shade, soil, etc)

• Arrange plants according to their height

• Arrange according to plant form and texture

• Arrange according to flowering periods for constant blooming

• Arrange in groupings by type and color considerations

Spring annuals - FAQs

Q - Can I plant Impatiens in full sun?
A - Impatiens prefer partial sun to shade.

Q - What is the difference between seed and zonal geranium?
A - Seed geranium is grown from seed, zonal is grown from a cutting.

Q - How often should I water my hanging baskets?
A - Water hanging baskets only when the soil is dry to the touch.

Q - When is the best time to water my plants?
A - Early morning is best, because plants have a chance to soak up the moisture. Watering late in the evening can promote disease in plants.

Q - What is the difference between an annual and a perennial?
A - An Annual goes through its life cycle in one summer, and a perennial will bloom summer after summer.

Q - What is a premium annual?
A - A Premium Annual is a plant grown from a cutting.

Q - When is the best time to plant vegetables?
A - After the last heavy frost, usually after Mothers Day.

Q - What is the difference between sun impatiens and regular impatiens?
A - Sun impatiens is commonly known as new guinea impatiens and will generally tolerate more sunny locations.

Q - I love to plant annuals but I hate to pull weeds, what can I do?
A - By using landscape fabrics and/or mulches you can help to prevent weeds from growing up in your garden.

Q - How much fertilizer should I use to make my flower beds look good?
A - Different plants need different fertilizers, fertilizing once every 2 weeks will promote strong healthy plant growth. Too much fertilizer can be bad.

Q - How far apart should I plant my annuals?
A - Consult the plant care tag, this will give you an idea of the height of the plant. A general rule is to plant them 1/2 to 2/3 the height of the plant.