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salvia‘s from seeds

katrinkempkatrinkemp Posts: 81
in Plants
I loved how long my salvias flowered this year - I took some cuttings but would love to introduce some new ones.
Was wondering if they are easy to grow from seed?
Could i start them now under grow light?

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Salvia patens grow well from seed. Started in February in a propagator, they flower late summer, but then form tubers which flower earlier the following year. The tubers need to be stored frost free over winter, much like dahlias,but as they are a lot smaller they take up less room.
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Chiltern seeds have a good selection (scroll down for the flowering ones).
    https://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/search?q=Salvias
    (Other seed companies are available). 
    I wouldn't start them off yet, even with a grow light. Probably best to wait until March  :)
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