Salvia guaranitica large-flowered — Bushy

Overview

Salvia guaranitica large-flowered is a bushy shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia guaranitica large-flowered grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam 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 guaranitica large-flowered is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Salvia genus within the Lamiaceae family. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is notable for its summer and autumn interest. Suitable for a range of garden styles including city, cottage, gravel, and wildlife gardens, it benefits from propagation by spring-sown seed or early summer softwood cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Salvia guaranitica large-flowered 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 guaranitica large-flowered

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