Colorful sage - Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday'

The variegated sage 'Blue Monday' is an extravagant eye-catcher with small flowers and deep purple bracts interspersed with darker veins. This annual summer flower grows quickly and is very decorative in beds, containers, and summer bouquets. The ideal location is full sun and not too humid. After flowering, pruning promotes a profuse second bloom.
Bees and other insects also enjoy the sage!

Details :
Sowing outdoors: From mid-April
Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
Germination time: 7-21 days, at 18-22 degrees
Height: 50-70cm

Planting distance: 25 cm
Flowering time: June to October
Location: Sunny

Growing tips :
The slightly frost-tolerant seeds can be sown directly outdoors. To do this, finely rake the soil and sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep into the watered soil in rows 30 cm apart. When the plants are large enough, they can be thinned out. If subsequent self-seeding is not desired, remove the flower heads after flowering.

Use :
cut flower
dried flower
Insect food

Cut flower :
The colorful bracts make the variegated sage a decorative splash of color in bouquets. For long-lasting beauty, remove the lower leaves to prevent them from standing in water.
The flower stems can also be dried well and retain their color for a long time.

Bag contents :
approx. 200 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.