Salvia May Night

A delightful, colourful plant with spikes of indigo-blue flowers in early to midsummer. This reliable perennial is ideal for the middle of a moist, well-drained herbaceous border. It flourishes in sun or dappled shade where the bright flowers help to liven up any plant scheme.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: indigo-blueOther features: attractive to butterflies and bees; wrinkled, grey-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in springThis plant is featured in the Tom Stuart Smith Border. Click here to view the ready-made border design
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