Salvia Vista Mix Seeds

Salvia Vista Mix produces fade-resistant flowers in several colours on compact, well-branched plants with dark green foliage.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Frost-tender annual bedding salvia
• Scientific Name: Salvia splendens
• Seed Form: Raw; no pretreatment
• General Sowing Time: Spring / Summer
• Position: Sun; give light afternoon relief only in extreme dry heat
• Sow Depth / Light: Cover lightly with fine vermiculite; germination light is optional
• Germination: 21-24 degrees C; 4-6 days under controlled conditions; the current packet separately states 14-21 days
• Spacing: 20-25 cm
• Height / Spread: 25-30 cm / 20 cm
• Flowering: Compact mixed spikes; controlled total crop time about 8-10 weeks

Grow Guide: How to grow Vista salvia from seed in South Africa.

Why Grow This Variety

• Red, white and purple blooms create a lively mixed display.
• Compact, well-branched growth suits smaller spaces and pots.
• Heat tolerance supports warm growing conditions.
• Fade-resistant flowers help the display retain its colour.

Garden Uses

Use Vista Mix in partially shaded borders, containers or flower beds for a compact display of mixed colour.

Growing Notes

• Sow during spring / summer.
• Cover lightly with fine vermiculite; germination light is optional.
• Maintain 21-24 degrees C; germination takes 4-6 days under controlled conditions, while the current packet separately states 14-21 days.
• Grow in sun; give light afternoon relief only in extreme dry heat. Space plants 20-25 cm apart for a frost-tender annual reaching 25-30 cm high and 20 cm wide.
• Expect compact mixed spikes; controlled total crop time is about 8-10 weeks.

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