Salvia farinacea ‘Cirrus’

Description

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Salvia ‘Cirrus’ is a compact, well-branched annual that produces white flowers on silvery foliage from July up until October. It’s two-lipped white elegant blooms rise above it’s fragrant foliage, creating a stunning contrast and adding a bold, luminous touch to any garden. It makes an ideal addition to garden borders or containers, where it gracefully complements both bold, vibrant foliage and more subdued, delicate plants. Whether planted in groups for a dramatic display or as a striking solitary specimen, Salvia ‘Cirrus’ adds a decorative and enchanting touch, transforming your outdoor space into a place of magic and wonder. 

Its beauty is sure to captivate and inspire, bringing a sense of tranquility to any garden setting. This variety would suit landscapers and home gardeners in traditional cottage gardens as well as modern home landscapes. Great option for pollinator gardens as the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are attracted to the plant’s dense flower spikes, while deer typically leave these landscape favourites untouched.

Over an extended flowering period, they produce an abundance of upright, long-lasting flower spikes that add striking beauty to both fresh and dried flower vase arrangements. The blooms continue to flourish until the first frost, offering colour and texture well into the cooler months.

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Sow seeds from March to April in pots or seedling trays, spreading them evenly on the surface of moist compost, a light sprinkle of soil is all that’s needed to gently cover the seeds. Once your seeds are sown, place the pots or trays in a warm, controlled environment such as a greenhouse or propagator, maintaining a consistent temperature between 22-24°C. This warm, humid environment will encourage the seeds to germinate. Seedlings typically take 15-21 days to appear. During this time, monitor the compost to keep it moist, but avoid overwatering, which can cause the seeds to rot.

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Once your seedlings are established, transplant them into larger pots to accommodate their growth. From end of May gradually acclimate them to cooler conditions by hardening them off over 7-10 days, allowing the plants to adjust to outdoor conditions. Before planting them outside, ensure the soil is sandy, well-drained, and the site receives full sun. Pinch out growing tip to encourage new bushy growth.

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