Salvia farinacea Fairy Queen | Mealy Sage

Salvia farinacea Fairy Queen | Mealy Sage

Salvia farinacea 'Fairy Queen', also known as Mealy Sage, is a striking, well-branched perennial with dense spikes of sapphire blue flowers adorned with delicate white spots, creating the illusion of fairy dust. This unique, mystical addition to the Salvia family brings an elegant and airy presence to gardens, mixed containers, and patios.

At 53 cm in height, 'Fairy Queen' closely matches the habit of the award-winning Salvia 'Evolution', making it a great choice for landscaping, cut flower gardens, and container displays. Its long-lasting blooms provide seasonal color until the first frost, ensuring an extended flowering period with minimal maintenance.

Why Choose Salvia farinacea 'Fairy Queen'?

✔ Mystical, fairy-like blooms – Sapphire blue flowers with unique white accents
✔ Excellent for garden beds & containers – Perfect for patios, borders, and pollinator gardens
✔ Long-lasting performance – Blooms continuously until the first frost
✔ Well-branched, upright habit – Produces numerous flower spikes for a full, lush appearance
✔ Drought-tolerant & easy to grow – A resilient plant for various climates

Growing Information:

• Crop Time:
  • Spring: 12–20 weeks
• Height: 53 cm
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Best Uses: Bedding, patio containers, cut flower production

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 'Fairy Queen'. Order your seeds today and enjoy magical blue blooms all season long!