Overview
Salvia 'Allen Chickering' is a columnar upright shrubs in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Salvia 'Allen Chickering' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. It is drought resistant. Suggested uses include borders, containers and herb gardens.
About
Salvia 'Allen Chickering' is an evergreen shrub with a columnar upright habit, growing to between 1 and 1.5 metres in height and spread over 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Notably drought resistant, 'Allen Chickering' provides seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, and winter.
About the genus
Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.
Wikipedia contributors, "Salvia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Salvia
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salvia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Salvia 'Allen Chickering' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers, herb gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salvia 'Allen Chickering'
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Salvia 'Allen Chickering'?
Salvia 'Allen Chickering' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Salvia 'Allen Chickering' need?
Salvia 'Allen Chickering' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Salvia 'Allen Chickering' grow?
Salvia 'Allen Chickering' reaches a height of 1-1.5 metres and a spread of 1-1.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Salvia 'Allen Chickering' hardy in the UK?
Salvia 'Allen Chickering' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Salvia 'Allen Chickering'?
Seed, softwood cuttings.
More in the Salvia genus
- Perovskia 'Blue Spire'
- Rosmarinus prostratus
- Salvia 'Black and Blue'
- Salvia 'Ostfriesland'
- Salvia 'Rose Queen'
- Salvia 'Royal Bumble'
- Salvia bicolorSage
- Salvia forskaohleiSage
Last updated