Wonderful to place near a path or seat where the sweet, sage-like aroma is released when the foliage is brushed past or agitated. Much loved by bees and other pollinators, flourishing in both borders and containers, the stems make a fabulous addition to cut flower arrangements for your home.
The ‘Berries and Cream Salvia Collection’ comprises; ‘So Cool Purple’ – vibrant blooms in hues of purple, height 80cm, spread 60cm; ‘La Mancha’ – blooms in shades of creamy lemon and peach with a delicate pink tinge, height 90cm, spread 75cm; and ‘Oriental Dove’ – a reasonably new addition to the family, introduced at the virtual Chelsea show in 2020, dainty blooms in shades of mauve, lilac and purple, height 90cm, spread 60cm.
The ‘Berries and Cream Salvia Collection’ prefers to be grown in well-drained soil, in an east, west or south facing aspect, which benefits from sun or partial shade. These herbaceous perennials can be grown outside all year round providing the ground is not waterlogged over winter. Extra protection is only required during the coldest of temperatures, (below -10C), during milder winters foliage can remain.
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