Colorful sage - Salvia viridis 'White Swan'

The variegated sage 'White Swan' is an extravagant eye-catcher with small white flowers and bracts. 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: 3 mm
Germination time: 7 - 21 days at 18-22 degrees
Height: up to 50-70 cm

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 3 mm deep into the watered soil in rows 30 cm apart. When the plants are large enough to be worked, 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 very decorative splash of color in bouquets. For long-lasting beauty, remove the lower leaves to prevent them from standing in water.

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