Salvia farinacea Victoria White | Mealy Sage

Salvia farinacea Victoria White | Mealy Sage

Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria White’, also known as White Mealy Cup Sage, is an elegant and reliable annual prized for its pure white flower spikes and silvery-green stems. Graceful, upright spires of tubular flowers rise above compact, bushy foliage, creating a fresh, airy look in garden beds, borders, and containers.

This variety forms a neat mound around 45 cm (18″) tall and is highly valued by flower growers and florists alike. The long-lasting stems are excellent for both fresh arrangements and dried flowers. For drying, harvest stems at full bloom and hang upside down in a dark, dry, well-ventilated space; flowers retain their structure beautifully once dried.

Victoria White is easy to grow, deer resistant, and blooms continuously through summer. As a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), salvia produces nectar-rich flowers that attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a wonderful addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Plant information:

• Botanical name: Salvia farinacea
• Variety: Victoria White
• Common name: White Mealy Sage / White Mealy Cup Sage
• Flower color: pure white
• Plant height: approx. 45 cm (18″)
• Habit: bushy, upright
• Lifecycle: annual
• Use: garden borders, containers, cut flowers, dried flowers
• Bloom time: summer
• Resistance: deer resistant
• Pollinator friendly: attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Sowing & Germination:

• Sowing Time:
  • December–January for flowering in May onwards
  • May–June for flowering in August onwards
• Sowing Method: 2–3 seeds per plug, or direct sowing into pots recommended
• Germination Time: 5–10 days at 22–24°C
• Light Requirement: Light aids germination – do not cover seeds
• Moisture: Keep soil uniformly moist but not waterlogged

Transplanting & Growing On:

• Transplant Into: Pots, packs, or larger containers with well-draining soil
• Growing Temperature: 14–16°C; reduce to 14°C once buds appear
• Fertilization:
  • Use 50–80 g/m² slow-release fertilizer
  • Weekly feeding with 200–250 ppm nitrogen using a complete balanced fertilizer
  • Avoid high salt levels in substrates to prevent root damage

Additional Benefits:

• Non-stop flowering until frost – Ensures an extended bloom season
• No need for high fertilizer concentrations – Thrives with multiple low-concentration feedings
• Resistant to common garden pests & diseases – A hardy, reliable choice for home and professional growers

Enhance your garden with the enchanting beauty of Salvia farinacea 'Victoria White'. Order your seeds today and enjoy magical blue blooms all season long!