100% Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Bio-Dynamic Seed
Grown, harvested, dried and packed on Transition Farm
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Salvia 'Sirius Blue'
Salvia 'Sirius Blue'
Salvia farinacea
Stunning violet blue flower spikes welcome honeybees, butterflies and pollinators and add interest and contrasting colour to bouquets and borders complementing whites, pinks, crimson, yellows, orange, lavender, black – the whole spectrum. ‘Sirius Blue’ is a prolific bloomer. Native
Perennial from southern North America and considered a hardy annual in cooler areas, ‘Sirius Blue’ is drought tolerant and will thrive in rocky soil. Compact plant with spires reaching 50cm, the graceful inflorescences are welcomed in bouquets and are a great choice for the border.
SEED COUNT: 100 approx
Germination: Lot#32726 96% JUL2023
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Perennial |
Full Sun Part Shade |
30cm | 60cm | 5mm | 5-12 days @ 24–26°C |
120 days |
TRANSPLANT (recommended): Sow 8 weeks before transplant date which should be after threat of frost. Gently press seed 1/4" deep into soil but do not cover, as light is required for germination. Bottom-water or mist to avoid covering seed with displaced soil. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost.
HARVEST/VASE LIFE – Cut when 1/3 - 1/2 florets have opened on each spike. The spikes can wilt if not hydrated immediately. Cut when cool and immerse in water with a hydrating solution. Expect a vase life of 7-10 days.
Can also be dried if cut when 1/3 flowers are open and hung upside down in a cool, dry, dark place.
