Salvia Blackberry Ripple
New for 2024, the two-tone, blackberry coloured, snap dragon like flowers of this Salvia Blackberry Ripple prove irresistible, not only to gardeners but also to bees and butterflies. Wonderful for tolerating heat, humidity and drought conditions, it will flower over a long period, filling the garden with rich colour.
- Pot Size: 2L
- Eventual height and Spread: 50cm (8in) x 40cm (4in)
New for 2024, the two-tone, blackberry coloured, snap dragon like flowers of this Salvia Blackberry Ripple prove irresistible, not only to gardeners but also to bees and butterflies. Wonderful for tolerating heat, humidity and drought conditions, it will flower over a long period, filling the garden with rich colour.
Position Salvia Blackberry Ripple as a highlight against dark green foliage in a sunny border where its flamboyant colour will punctuate the display, or plant as an eye-catching feature in a zinc or lead container on a terrace.
Flowers: June - September
- Well drained, light soil
- South, or West facing
- Full sun
- Sheltered
- Cut back hard in spring. Deadhead or pick regularly to encourage more flowers.
- May need protection from harsh winter conditions