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Salvia Splendens

Transform your garden with the dazzling Salvia splendens 'Blaze of Fire'. This renowned annual bedding plant is celebrated for its upright spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers that ignite borders, beds, and containers with vibrant colour all summer long. Belonging to the sage family, Salvia splendens is a reliable favourite among gardeners seeking low-maintenance yet high-impact blooms.

Why Choose Salvia 'Blaze of Fire'?

• Eye-Catching Colour: Each plant produces masses of vivid red flower plumes, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Neat & Manageable: Reaches a mature height and spread of just 30cm (12"), making it perfect for compact spaces and mixed displays.
• Long Season Interest: Flowers persist from late spring right through to the first autumn frosts.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Sow or plant out after the last frost, typically from May onwards in the UK.
• Sun & Soil: Prefers full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Caring For Your Salvias: Water regularly during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. No need for heavy feeding—an occasional balanced fertiliser will suffice.
• Hardiness: Grown as an annual in the UK; not frost hardy.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

• Bedding Schemes: Mass plant in borders for a fiery effect or mix with yellow marigolds and blue lobelia for contrast.
• Pots & Window Boxes: Use as a centrepiece in containers surrounded by trailing plants like bacopa or alyssum.

FAQs

• When should I plant my Salvia 'Blaze of Fire'?
  Sow indoors from February or plant out after the risk of frost has passed—usually May onwards.
• How tall does it grow?
  This variety reaches around 30cm (12") in height and spread—ideal for small spaces.
• Does it need special soil?
  No special requirements; just ensure well-drained soil and avoid overly wet spots.