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Salvia Annual

Salvia splendens

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Salvia splendens is a vibrant tender annual prized for its intense scarlet (and cultivar colors of pink, purple, or white) flower spikes that attract hummingbirds and butterflies throughout summer and fall. Plants grow 12–24 inches tall with erect growth habits ideal for beds, borders, and containers. This heat-loving plant thrives in full sun and flowers continuously until the first frost.

Salvia Annual

Common Problems

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Care Guide

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Light
Full sun (6+ hours daily); flower intensity decreases in shade
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Water
Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce in winter dormancy
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Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0)
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Fertiliser
Feed every 2–4 weeks with balanced or flower-promoting fertilizer
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Temperature
Warm; 70–85°F ideal; frost-tender annual
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Humidity
Moderate; average garden humidity is sufficient

Toxicity

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Non-toxic; safe for all pets and children; flowers are edible

Common Diseases

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Common Pests

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Seasonal Care

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Resume regular watering and feeding as growth picks up.

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Peak growing season. Water and feed regularly.

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Reduce watering as growth slows. Stop heavy feeding.

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Minimal watering and feeding. Protect from frost if needed.

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