Salvia nemorosa Blue Marvel
£12.00
notes
Salvia Blue Marvel produces some of the largest flowers of all the perennial sages. The abundant, upright flower spikes soar above a bushy clump of grey-green foliage. The flowers, a strong purple-blue on claret stems, are attractive to butterflies and other native pollinators and are excellent for cutting.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 3l - 17cm (7in)
- Height and Spread: H: 25cm (10in) / W: 25cm (10in)
Features
notes
Salvia Blue Marvel produces some of the largest flowers of all the perennial sages. The abundant, upright flower spikes soar above a bushy clump of grey-green foliage. The flowers, a strong purple-blue on claret stems, are attractive to butterflies and other native pollinators and are excellent for cutting.
Insights
These reasonably drought tolerant plants prefer a sunny spot and are invaluable for their richly coloured display in the border. You could use them for a colourful ground cover option. They have the additional bonus of being deer resistant!
Details
- Deciduous perennial
- Hardy
- Flowering Period: June - September
Planting
- Any moist, well-drained soil
- South or west facing
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
Cut back hard in spring. Deadhead or pick regularly to encourage more flowers. Protect from severe frosts.
Glossary
In The August Garden
