Sage 'St. John's Fire'
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A bright red glow to brighten up your gardens
Sage 'St. John's Fire' (Salvia farinacea) , offered by Semences OSC.
Add a dramatic touch to your gardens with 'St. John's Fire' sage. Its intense scarlet flowers contrast elegantly with its dark green foliage, creating a remarkable visual impact. The compact plants, reaching 30 cm in height, are perfect for full sun beds and naturally attract pollinators.
Plant height: 30 cm
Days to harvest: Not applicable
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Marigolds, petunias, alyssums
Enemy plants: Poorly drained soils
Suggested Uses: Sunny beds, borders, pollinator attraction
Plant Type: Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow directly into the ground in late May. Cover the seeds lightly with soil and keep the soil moist during the germination period (7-14 days). Thin or transplant to 30cm once the plants are 5cm apart. To advance flowering, start the seeds indoors in late March. Leave the seeds on the surface at 21-24°C, then grow on at 15°C before hardening off and transplanting outdoors in late May.
