Salviaare fully hardy and can be planted directly outside in the spring. There is no need to protect Salvia from frost.
Soak the roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting out.
Plant directly into a clear space in borders in spring. To help them establish quicker, you can pot them up into temporary pots first and allow them to grow on without competition for a few months.
Plant the roots so that they are fully submerged with the buds or crown just below the surface or any top growth exposed.
Choose a sunny position for Salvia with free-draining soil. If you are planting in containers, you can use multipurpose or soil-based compost. Salvia are drought tolerant and prefer to be kept fairly dry once they have settled in.
Space the plants 15-20cm apart
Water-in after planting and keep hydrated until they have properly anchored their roots.
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