Salvia jamensis 'Melen' — Bushy

Overview

Salvia jamensis 'Melen' is a bushy perennial shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia jamensis 'Melen' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Salvia × jamensis is a perennial shrub or sub-shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is a hybrid of Salvia greggii and Salvia microphylla.

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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.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: moderate
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Salvia jamensis 'Melen' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial shrub
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia jamensis 'Melen'

Propagation: Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: Slugs, Snails, Aphids
Disease resistance: Honey fungus, Powdery mildews, Verticillium wilt, Foot and root rots