Growing salvia

Among the most popular plants, not only in private flower beds, but also in urban ones, you can find a very beautiful salvia plant. Growing salvia very popular among amateur gardeners, and although this plant is an annual, it still attracts the attention of gardeners with its unusual appearance and ease of cultivation.

Growing salvia involves sowing seeds back at the end of February, simply on the surface of the soil, lightly sprinkling them with a thin layer of soil. If the air temperature is kept at 20-25 degrees Celsius, then within 10 days the first shoots will appear. Salvia seedlings grow quite quickly, and they are not at all demanding to care for. In order for the salvia plant to later become bush-like, seedlings are preferably pinch over 6-8 leaves on top. The plant will produce side shoots, and additional stems will form on the central stem, creating a very beautiful small shrub.

Already at the end of May, salvia can be plant in open ground. Before planting, it is advisable to harden the plants a little so that daily fluctuations in air temperature do not affect the condition of the plants in any way.

Salvia is enough hardy and no problem tolerates strong sun. However, like many other plants and all living things, salvia simply needs water on the hottest days. It is advisable to water the salvia in the late afternoon, especially if it is noticeable that it has already wilted after hot days and sunshine. By the morning the plant will resume its elasticity and beautiful appearance.

Salvia gets along well with other plants, so it can be safely used for growing on alpine hills and in flower arrangements.