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Salvia Vista™

Salvia Vista™

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The Salvia Vista Series is a vibrant collection of compact, heat-tolerant salvias, perfect for adding bold splashes of color to your garden. Known for its striking tubular flowers and upright growth habit, the Vista Series offers shades like bright red, purple, and pink, ideal for flower beds, borders, and container gardening. These salvias attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making them not only beautiful but beneficial for the ecosystem. Easy to grow and maintain, the Vista Series thrives in sunny locations, delivering long-lasting blooms from late spring to fall.


How to Grow Salvia Vista Series

  1. Planting Time:

    • Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
    • Transplant seedlings into the garden when temperatures are consistently warm.
  2. Choosing the Location:

    • Select a sunny spot with at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily.
    • Well-draining soil is essential to prevent root rot.
  3. Soil Preparation:

    • Prepare the soil by loosening it to a depth of 8-12 inches.
    • Amend with compost or well-rotted manure for added fertility.
  4. Spacing and Planting:

    • Space plants about 12-18 inches apart to allow proper air circulation.
    • Plant at the same depth as in the seedling tray or nursery pot.
  5. Watering:

    • Water regularly during the establishment phase, keeping the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
    • Once established, Salvia Vista is drought-tolerant but will perform best with consistent moisture.
  6. Fertilizing:

    • Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during planting and a light application midway through the growing season to encourage continuous blooming.
  7. Deadheading and Maintenance:

    • Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms.
    • Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
  8. Pests and Diseases:

    • Salvia Vista is relatively pest- and disease-resistant.
    • Keep an eye out for aphids or whiteflies; treat infestations with insecticidal soap if needed.
  9. Overwintering:

    • In colder climates, treat the Vista Series as an annual.
    • In frost-free regions, it can grow as a perennial with minimal winter care.

By following these steps, your Salvia Vista plants will flourish, creating a stunning, low-maintenance display that lasts all season long.

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