£10.00

A beautiful Salvia with profuse, large deep purple tubular flowers with black calyces are borne from early summer through to the first frosts

Type

• Perennials

Foliage: Deciduous

Hardiness: Half hardy

Vigour: Fast growing

Uses

• Beds and borders
• Cottage style garden
• Contemporary style garden
• Containers
• Mediterranean style garden

Special features

• Attractive to wildlife
• Low maintenance
• Attractive to bees
• Autumn interest
• Scented foliage

Care instructions

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. This plant is slightly tender, becoming more hardy as it ages. May need support. Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming.

Dimensions

Size: Large

Pot size: 2 litre

Eventual height: 150cm

Eventual spread: 150cm

Positions

• Sun

Aspects

• South
• West

Soil types

• Sandy
• Normal

Soil pH ranges

• Acid
• Neutral
• Alkaline