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Salvia 2Ltr

Salvia 2Ltr

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Salvia Lighthouse Purple - 

Salvia 'Lighthouse Purple', also known as Purple Sage, is a stunning annual or tender perennial known for its vibrant violet-purple flowers. These blooms appear on tall, bushy plants from early summer through to the first frost, providing a long-lasting display of color in your garden. The plant features upright spikes of densely packed flowers, held above glossy, green, heart-shaped foliage, making it an eye-catching addition to any landscape. 'Lighthouse Purple' is particularly effective in borders, containers, and mass plantings, where its vivid color and form can be fully appreciated. It is also highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing the ecological value of your garden.

Plant Care Guide

Salvia 'Lighthouse Purple' thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods, as the plant has a high water requirement. For optimal growth, fertilize every two weeks. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage continuous flowering. This salvia is heat-resistant and can tolerate a range of soil types, from sandy to loamy, provided they are well-drained. In frost-prone areas, it is best treated as an annual, but in frost-free zones, it can be grown as a perennial.


Salvia Mystic Spires Blue -

 A half-hardy perennial usually grown as an annual, with compact, branching, upright growth, grey-green aromatic foliage and spires of deep blue flowers in summer and autumn

Salvia Rockin Blue Suede Shoes -

 

Salvia ‘Rockin Blue Suede Shoes’ is a striking perennial known for its vivid blue flowers set against black calyces. This plant blooms continuously from spring to the first frost, making it an excellent choice for adding long-lasting colour to your garden. The plant grows upright and features deep green, aromatic foliage, creating a stunning contrast with its blooms. Perfect for borders, containers, or mass plantings, this salvia attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, making it a great addition to pollinator-friendly gardens  . Its robust nature allows it to thrive in both full sun and partial shade, and it is particularly well-suited to warmer climates. 

Plant Care Guide

Plant Salvia ‘Rockin Blue Suede Shoes’ in well-draining soil and place it in a location with full sun to partial shade. Regular watering is required during the initial growth phase, but once established, the plant is drought-tolerant. Deadheading is not necessary, as the plant is sterile and will not set seed, ensuring continuous blooming. For optimal growth, fertilize periodically during the growing season

 

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