Rose Annual Clary Salvia is a striking ornamental flower that brings architectural elegance to summer gardens. This heirloom cultivar of Salvia viridis produces tall spikes studded with rose-tinted bracts that draw the eye from June through August, reaching 18 to 24 inches with a compact 12-inch spread. Hardy from zones 2 to 11 and blooming just 84 days from seed, it rewards direct sowing at the last spring frost with weeks of pollinator-attracting color.
10
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
24in H x 12in W
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Moderate
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The distinctive rose-colored bracts that crown each stem create an airy, romantic effect quite different from typical salvias, while the plant's natural deer resistance and low-maintenance character make it reliable in mixed borders and cottage gardens. Pollinators flock to the flowers throughout summer, and the upright, columnar form stands firm without staking. Most gardeners find direct sowing outdoors easiest, though starting indoors 6 to 8 weeks before frost works equally well.
Rose Annual Clary Salvia is grown primarily as a cut flower and border plant, where its tall spikes and rose-hued bracts add texture and color to summer arrangements. In the garden, it serves as a focal point in mixed beds and cottage-style plantings, its airy form threading through other bloomers without crowding them.
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Start seeds in well-drained germinating mix 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil temperature at 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and water from the bottom to minimize damping off. Seedlings will emerge in 4 to 14 days.
Harden off seedlings over several days before moving them to the garden. Transplant outdoors after the last spring frost date, spacing plants 10 inches apart in full sun.
Direct sow at the last spring frost date in your region. Surface sow seeds and lightly firm them into soil; direct sowing is recommended for this variety.
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