Salvia - when to plant and how to care

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Gardeners often try to grow plants that combine not only beauty, but also beneficial properties. We present an elegant salvia, a photo of flowers of which will delight you all season. When to plant salvia and how to care for it?

Features of salvia

1. The Russian name salvia or sage comes from the Latin phrase "to be healthy." Another common name is "sacred herb". Belongs to the Yasnotkov family.
2. We have an annual, although there are biennial and perennial varieties
3. Stem. Green, long, rises to a height of more than a meter, has 4 faces.
4. Leaves. Cirrus or dissected, dark on one side, light on the other.
5. Flowers. Small, but there are many of them, mostly blue shades, collected in an ear. Today varieties of various colors have been bred. Growing up, salvia forms whole flower beds.
6. Flowering period. Mostly May-early June. With proper care, it can bloom a second time at the end of summer.

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Homeland

The countries of the Mediterranean basin and Asia are considered to be the origin of Salvia. Now it grows in vast areas of the entire globe, except Australia. Sage is mainly grown in Russian flower gardens.

Growing salvia from seeds

Salvia is planted immediately in the mixborder in the fall, without waiting for the seedlings to appear. Photos of such flowers can already be taken next year in the middle of summer.

Planting begins in February in planting boxes.

Step-by-step disembarkation instructions:

1. Prepare containers for seedlings, put in a sunny place. Growth temperature is above 20 degrees. The boxes are treated with antibacterial drugs.
2. The earth is taken breathable, it is loosened, humus and nitrogenous fertilizing are added. Drainage is poured at the bottom.
3. Watering.
4. The seeds are pre-soaked in a root solution.
5. Planting is carried out in depth, but only by a centimeter, sprinkling with soil, but not tamping.
6. Additional lighting is required.
7. Crops are placed at a distance of the length of the thumb between the rows. Then the containers are covered so that moisture does not go away, but they are constantly ventilated.

Seedlings appear in 2 weeks. When the crops give at least 3 leaves, a pick is made, replanting excess seedlings to empty places or into other pots, throwing out bad plants.

The flower grows quickly, so at first it is necessary to cut it off so that the bush becomes thicker.

Salvia is also grown in a greenhouse for early flower production. When to plant and how to care depends on the region.

Planting salvia in open ground

Perennial or biennial salvia is sown in open ground in September.

1. A suitable place is selected on the site, which will be illuminated for most of the day and protected from northern winds. Possibly on the south side. The soil is dug up, fertilizers are applied. Proceed with caution, as excess and lack of nutrients can be bad for sage. In the first case, only greenery develops, the plant will shed flowers and buds. In the second, salvia becomes smaller, both leaf plates and flowers. The stems soften and fall, the bush disintegrates, exposing the middle. This factor also affects the formation of flowers.
2. Boiling water is poured over the ground and allowed to cool slightly. This will help kill insects and quickly sprout the flower.
3. They are sown into a hole, deepening 2 centimeters, at a distance of 25 cm between plants, so that they grow in friendly rows.
4. For the winter, the seeds are covered with agrotextile, not very thick, but which allows water to pass through.
5. In the spring, a pick is made.

Further actions are almost no different from caring for plants growing in any conditions.

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Care features

Salvia is an undemanding bush. Seedling flowers does not require special knowledge of when to plant and how to care. The correct approach to cultivation does not allow you to destroy the plant and make it even more attractive in life and in the photo.

How to care for salvia:

1. It is imperative to add organics and minerals under the sage for lush flowering. Fertilizer changes during the growing season. Nitrogen is supplied first, it helps to shape the plant, maintains the structure of the stems and leaves. Before the appearance of buds and flowering, phosphorus and potassium are added.
2. For perennial species, compost is applied in the fall.
3. Moistening is carried out if the soil begins to crack on the hottest days.
4. To create a more decorative look, bushes, salvias are pruned, slightly shortening the branches and removing faded and dried parts. By eradicating excess shoots, you will prevent expansion in breadth, into the territory of other plants.
5. Perennials require shelter for the winter.
6. During the growth period, do not forget to cultivate the land, remove weeds.

Diseases and pests

Salvia is practically not affected by fungal diseases. And because of the strong smell, many pests bypass sage. But there are a small number of those who feed on the sap of the plant.

Among them are aphids. It is carried and grazed by ants. To fight, it is necessary to spill around the plant, at some distance from the roots, with an ant repellent. And treat the seedling itself with a liquid based on laundry soap.

Snails and slugs can eat leaves. It is worth collecting them by hand, and for prevention, spread ash, pebbles or cones around the flowers.

To combat whiteflies, thrips and spider mites, insecticidal preparations are used.

When there is a strong drought outside and low humidity, you can notice a slight wilting of the leaves, then it is enough to water the plant.

Main types and varieties with photos with names

The centuries-old history of existence has led salvia to be divided into various forms. Planting and caring for which in the open field may differ in different regions of the country from the growing conditions.

View	Peculiarities
Salvia officinalis	Herbaceous plant up to 0.7 m, flowers advantage purple.
Lugovaya	Salvia meadow has large peduncles of milky or blue color. Photo of flowers amazes with flowering in the middle of summer.
Transylvanian	Frost-resistant, grows in partial shade.
Lesnaya	Cold-resistant variety up to 60 cm, perennial, multiplies by division every 3 years.
Swamp	Tall plant, elongated leaves, swaying stems, loves moisture. It is considered one of the most beautiful.
Whorled	Purple inflorescences, flowering continues all summer. Long petioles, pubescent leaves, requires a sunny location, not afraid of drought.
Blue	Low-growing culture, does not tolerate frost. The color is bright, sky-colored. Blooms until mid-autumn.

Each gardener can choose among the varietal variety of salvias, suitable for their site.

We will consider the varieties of salvia in the table.

Use in design

Due to its age (grown for several millennia), salvia has long migrated from the fields to the flower beds of gardeners. And they learned how to use it profitably:

1. They are planted in flower beds as a plant of the first and second plan.
2. Can be planted in combination with flowers of the opposite color..
3. Fits perfectly into the landscape in front of fences and mixborders.

People paid attention to both the beauty of salvia and its composition several millennia ago, so its use is diverse. Salvia is a cute flower. You can make a mix of it into a flower bed by choosing different colors and varieties. Caring for it soothes the nerves, relieves tension and stress.

Medicinal properties of salvia

Official medicine recognized the flower several centuries ago, its composition has a wide range of actions:

1. Hemostatic agent.
2. Expands blood vessels.
3. Calms the nervous system.
4. Antiviral medicine.
5. Relieves swellings, helps with skin diseases.
6. Improves digestion in case of gastrointestinal diseases.
7. The decoction is used to treat hypertension and other heart diseases.
8. Toothache recedes when rinsing with a flower.
9. It is an antiseptic, you can lubricate wounds for quick healing.
10. It is widely used in cosmetics as an antiseptic.

Salvia mystical

A long time ago, the people endowed salvia with mystical properties:

1. In the family, he gives peace and happiness, helps in the birth of children.
2. Protects the temples in which it is burned.
3. Sage smoke helps in the acquisition of wisdom and clairvoyance.
4. Memory recovery is considered.
5. Putting a leaf of salvia in your wallet attracts wealth.

Among the flowers, salvia takes its rightful place. Learn when to plant and how to care for perennial and annual species, grow a beautiful flower bed and enjoy a photo of it in winter.