Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Salvia St John Fire Red
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Quantity
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70 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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Buy Salvia St John Fire Red Seeds Online | Desi Salvia — Vibrant Red Blooms for Indian Gardens
What Is Salvia St John Fire Red? — Know Your Flower
Salvia St John Fire Red (Salvia splendens), also known as Desi Salvia (సాల్వియా in Telugu | साल्विया in Hindi), is an annual, compact flowering plant known for its vibrant red, tubular flowers. Native to South America, this variety of Salvia is highly regarded for its striking, fiery red blooms that attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. Adapted beautifully to Indian climates, it thrives in both hot and humid conditions. Seedvanam.
Why Salvia St John Fire Red Is Perfect for Indian Home Gardens
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Why Grow
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Detail
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Climate Match
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Thrives in South Indian / pan-India / hot-dry conditions
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Space
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Compact — grows well in pots, grow bags, window boxes
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Season
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Best blooms in Winter and Monsoon
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Skill Level
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Easy — perfect for beginners and first-time gardeners
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Salvia St John Fire Red Colour Varieties Available
SeedVanam's Salvia St John Fire Red seeds come in Red — perfect for creating a vibrant border, cottage garden, or terrace colour wall.
How to Grow Salvia St John Fire Red Seeds — Step-by-Step
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Step
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Action
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1. Soil Prep
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Use well-draining potting mix + compost
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2. Sowing Depth
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Sow seeds 2–3 mm deep
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3. Sowing Method
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Direct sow / seedling tray transplant
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4. Watering
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Keep moist until germination, then reduce watering
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5. Sunlight
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Full sun — minimum 4–6 hours/day
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6. Thinning
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Thin to 20–30 cm spacing once seedlings are 5–10 cm tall
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7. Blooming
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Expect first blooms in 8–10 weeks after sowing
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Sowing Calendar — Salvia St John Fire Red Seeds in India
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Region
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Best Sowing Season
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Bloom Season
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Hyderabad / Telangana / AP
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February–March
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April–July
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South India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala)
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February–March
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April–July
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North India (Delhi, Punjab, UP)
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January–February
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March–June
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West India (Maharashtra, Gujarat)
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February–March
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April–July
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Salvia St John Fire Red — Quick Grow Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Salvia splendens
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Telugu Name
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సాల్వియా
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Hindi Name
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साल्विया
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Sowing Season
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February–March (for winter and monsoon blooms)
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Germination
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7–10 days
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Days to First Bloom
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8–10 weeks
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Plant Height
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30–40 cm
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Best For
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Terrace, Balcony, Garden beds, Cut flowers
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Seed Type
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Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated / Desi
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Common Names of Salvia St John Fire Red Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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సాల్వియా (Salvia)
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Tamil Nadu
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சால்வியா (Salvia)
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Karnataka
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ಸಾಲ್ವಿಯಾ (Salvia)
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Kerala
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സാൽവിയ (Salvia)
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Maharashtra
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साल्विया (Salvia)
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Gujarat
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साल्विया (Salvia)
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North India
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Salvia / साल्विया
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West Bengal
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সালভিয়া (Salvia)
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Odisha
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ସାଲ୍ଭିଆ (Salvia)
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Why Buy Salvia St John Fire Red Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi / Non-GMO seeds — save and replant each season
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Fresh stock — sourced and packed for Indian growing conditions
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Hyderabad-based — ships pan-India, free shipping above ₹499
Frequently Asked Questions — Salvia St John Fire Red Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Salvia St John Fire Red called in Telugu?
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సాల్వియా — Salvia
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When to sow in Hyderabad?
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February–March — thrives in winter and monsoon seasons
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Balcony/terrace suitable?
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Yes — needs medium to large pots
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Hybrid or desi?
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Desi, open-pollinated — seeds can be saved
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Germination time?
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7–10 days under Indian conditions
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