These gorgeous blue flowers, borne on black stems from summer to late autumn, are popular with bees and butterflies. This plant needs a moist but well-drained soils (or large pot) and full sun or partial shade, and grows to 1.5m tall and 90cm across.
In spring when the new shoots start growing, prune the old stems down to the lowest of the new shoots.
Salvia guaranitica
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Sep / Oct
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Drainage: Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years provided it is protected from temperatures below -5°C)
Hardiness: Half hardy (protect if temperatures are below -5°C)
Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)
Fully hardened off, one year old plants are supplied in 16oz pots in spring and summer.
All plants are delivered by bicycle within Bristol within five working days (unless otherwise stated). The standard delivery charge is £5 per order, or £2.50 for addresses in BS7. Free delivery for orders over £30.