Annual Clary - Pink - Salvia horminum - Elegant violet pink blooms - Fresh Seeds

The pink annual clary (Salvia horminum) is a highly decorative annual plant that charms with its intense colour and elegance. Unlike many other garden favourites, its main attraction is not the actual flowers, but the colourful bracts. This variety produces oval, large bracts in a light pink shade with dark pink veins, arranged in a dense, upright spike. The delicate grey-green leaves provide a contrasting background. Growing to about 70 cm in height, it forms compact, harmonious clumps. It brightens the garden with a riot of colours from summer until late autumn, bringing joy and freshness to the space. It is perfect for flower beds, borders, as well as pots and balcony boxes, where it creates a unique atmosphere.

Sowing depth

Seeds should be sown at a depth of about 0.5 cm. This layer of soil ensures proper moisture and free access to light, which is necessary for even germination.

Sowing time into the ground

Direct sowing into the ground is best carried out in May, once the soil has warmed up sufficiently and the risk of spring frosts has completely passed. In such conditions, young plants establish themselves quickly and grow dynamically.

Sowing time under covers

Under covers, such as in cold frames or mini-greenhouses, seeds can be sown from March to April. This allows for the planting of strong, healthy seedlings into the ground in May, ensuring they begin flowering early.

Planting time

Plants grown from seedlings are planted out in May, when nights are warm and days are sunny. This is the ideal moment to ensure the best start and lush development throughout the summer.

Spacing

When planting, maintain a spacing of 20 x 20 cm. This ensures the plants have enough space to produce dense, aesthetic clumps and develop healthily.

Flowering period

This variety blooms for a long time, from June until October. Its intensely pink bracts retain their colour for many weeks, even in full sun. It is one of those plants that consistently impresses, regardless of the weather or the passage of time.

Cultivation

The plant feels best in full sun, where its colours take on the most saturated shade. It grows well in light, permeable, and not overly fertile soil. It is resistant to heat and short-term drought, meaning it does not require intensive care. It can be successfully grown in pots, boxes, or directly in the ground. It looks excellent in compositions with perennials and low ornamental grasses, adding lightness and romance. It is the ideal plant for those who wish to create a colourful, lively garden without the need for complicated maintenance.

Why buy from GardenSeedsMarket

When choosing seeds at GardenSeedsMarket, you can be certain of receiving a product of the highest quality. Every batch of seeds is carefully selected and undergoes inspection, ensuring high germination capacity. Orders are processed quickly and safely so that seeds arrive in perfect condition. The team is happy to advise on variety selection and provide cultivation tips. By choosing GardenSeedsMarket, you choose professionalism, passion, and experience, which is everything you need for your garden to bloom in full colour.

Packet content

The package contains 0.5 g of seeds. You will find information regarding cultivation rules and the sowing use-by date on the packaging.