Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' — Bushy

Overview

Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' is a bushy shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, coastal, mediterranean climate plants and flower borders and beds.

About

Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Salvia genus, which includes a diverse range of plants such as herbaceous perennials and shrubs with fragrant, paired leaves and distinctive two-lipped flowers arranged in spikes or racemes. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with sandy or loamy, neutral, well-drained soil that can be moist but not waterlogged. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for various garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, gravel gardens, and flower borders, particularly in Mediterranean or coastal climates. It flowers in summer and can be propagated by seed or softwood cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrub
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana'

Propagation: Seed sown in spring, Softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana'?

Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' need?

Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.

Is Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' hardy in the UK?

Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana'?

Seed sown in spring, Softwood cuttings in early summer.

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