Description
Blue Bedder Salvia Seeds 6035.
Intense Violet-Blue Flower Spikes on Bushy, Compact Plants.
Blue Bedder Salvia (Salvia farinacea) is a high-impact open-pollinated variety that delivers a brilliant display of vivid colour throughout the summer. Reaching a mature height of 45 cm, this bushy annual produces long, dense spikes of intense violet-blue blossoms set against deep green foliage. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, Blue Bedder creates a striking visual statement when mass-planted in garden beds, layered alongside lower-growing perennials, or featured in patio containers. Low-maintenance and heat-tolerant once established, it continues blooming straight through until autumn frost.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6035
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Botanical Name: Salvia farinacea ‘Blue Bedder’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Annual
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Height: 45 cm
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Plant Spacing: 30 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Average to rich, well-draining garden soil
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Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C (Light required)
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Seed Depth: Surface sow indoors (Leave on surface) / Barely cover outdoors
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Seed Count: Approx. 25 seeds per packet (750 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Blue Bedder Salvia can be started indoors for early summer colour or direct-sown into warm garden soil in late spring.
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Indoor Sowing (Recommended for Earlier Blooms): For early-season flowers, start seeds indoors in a sterile soil-less mix in late March. Press seeds gently onto the surface of the medium—do not cover, as light aids germination. Maintain a temperature of 21 to 24°C throughout the 7 to 14 day germination period.
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Growing On & Transplanting: Once germinated, grow seedlings under lights at a cool temperature of 15°C. Harden off seedlings carefully and transplant outdoors in late May after frost risks have passed, spacing plants 30 cm apart.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow outdoors at the end of May. Barely cover seeds with a fine layer of soil and keep moist until seedlings emerge. Thin or transplant to 30 cm apart when seedlings reach 5 cm in height.
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Garden Care & Feeding: Blue Bedder needs very little care once established. Deadhead faded flower spikes to encourage continuous reblooming and maintain tidy foliage. Note on Fertilizing: Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, as excess nitrogen promotes excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers. Use a low- or no-nitrogen fertilizer formula for maximum bloom production.
Why Blue Bedder Salvia Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want rich, deep violet-blue flower spikes that stand up to summer heat and attract beneficial pollinators, Blue Bedder is an outstanding choice. Its compact habit, minimal maintenance requirements, and long-lasting colour make it an essential annual for Canadian garden borders and containers.
