Description
Salvia 'Blue Queen' produces closely packed spikes of deep purple-blue flowers emerging from blue-green scented foliage. This hardy variety flourishes in blazing sun and tolerates drought and is therefore easy to grow .
The Blue Queen has excellent garden value due to its compact but long lasting vibrant flower display which should encourage everyone to find a place for it in their garden
| When to sow | Indoors March to June |
| Where to sow | Sow indoors on the surface of moist compost filled pots or trays. Do not cover the seeds as they require light for germination. Place in a warm, light position (temperature of 18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F) is ideal). |
| Watch out for damping off. | |
| What to do Next | When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays and grow on in cooler conditions. |
| When all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise indoor raised seedlings to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Then transplant into final growing position planting them 45cm (18in) apart. | |
| Pinch out growing tip when plants are 15cm (6in) tall to encourage bushy growth. | |
| Water, fertilise and dead-head regularly to prolong the flowering period. | |
| Flowering period | June to October. |
| Companion Planting | Attracts Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. |
| Uses | Borders/Beds/Containers/Cut flowers. |
| Height | 30 to 45cm (12 to 18in). |
| Spread | 30 to 45cm (12 to 18in). |
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