Salvia 'Trio Mix'

Trio Mix Salvia (Salvia viridis)

Like a painter’s palette come to life, this Salvia Mix—featuring White Swan, Pink Sundae, and Oxford Blue—creates a tapestry of luminous bracts in ivory, rose, and indigo-violet. The true flowers are small and delicate, but it’s the richly coloured bracts that steal the show, catching light like pressed silk. Together, they form a bouquet that feels both rustic and refined, a natural arrangement made for cottage borders and summer cutting gardens.

Each stem carries its own rhythm of colour, the tones mingling like watercolor washes—fresh, balanced, and endlessly pleasing. Perfect for both fresh and dried use, this mix pairs beautifully with Coral Reef Phlox for a romantic pastel palette, or with Linen Zinnias for a gentle, modern twist. A flower that feels like sunlight on linen and laughter in the garden.

DETAILS:

QTY: 50

SITE: Full Sun

TYPE: Annual

DEPTH: Surface Sow

GERMINATION: 5 - 12 days at 24-26°C

HEIGHT: 30-40"

MATURITY: 80 - 95 Days

SPACING: 12 - 18"

PINCH: No

HOW TO GROW:

Transplanting (recommended): Sow seeds into 72-cell flats or small containers 5–7 weeks before your average last frost date. Gently press seeds into the soil, covering only enough to hold them in place, as light is required for germination. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seeds with displaced soil. Once seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves, transplant them into larger containers or cell packs. Harden off seedlings for 7-10 days before transplanting them outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Direct Seeding (alternative): Sow 2-4 seeds every 12-18" directly into the garden after your last frost date. Lightly press the seeds into the soil surface. Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin them to a final spacing of 12-18" apart.

Soil Preference: Salvia thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is highly adaptable but performs best in soil that isn't overly rich. Avoid planting in areas with poor drainage, as this can lead to root rot.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during the germination period and while young seedlings are becoming established. Once mature, salvia is very drought-tolerant. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Pinching and Deadheading: To encourage a bushier plant with more blooms, pinch back young salvia plants when they are 6-8 inches tall. Deadheading spent flowers throughout the season will also promote continuous blooming.

Fertilizing: Salvia is a low-maintenance plant that does not require heavy fertilizing. Amending the soil with compost before planting is usually sufficient. Over-fertilizing, especially with high-nitrogen formulas, can lead to excessive foliage and fewer flowers