£9.00

A sensational salvia with deep-purple flowers borne on black stems from June to October. Its flowers act like a magnet to butterflies and bees.

Type

• Perennials

Foliage: Deciduous

Hardiness: Hardy

Vigour: Medium growing

Uses

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

Special features

• Attractive to wildlife
• Low maintenance
• Ground cover
• 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, or simply cut back hard after flowering is finished. Cut down to the ground in late autumn.

Dimensions

Size: Small

Pot size: 2 litre

Eventual height: 50cm

Eventual spread: 30cm

Aspects

• South

Special conditions

• Coastal