Overview
Salvia Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) is a bushy shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) 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 Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) is a bushy, deciduous shrub within the diverse Salvia genus, known for its paired, often fragrant leaves and distinctive two-lipped flowers arranged in spikes or racemes. This cultivar thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a range of garden settings including city courtyards, cottage gardens, gravel areas, patios, and wildlife-friendly spaces. It is best grown in light, moderately fertile soil and can be propagated by seed or 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 Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) 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 Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series)
- 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 Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series)?
Salvia Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Salvia Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) need?
Salvia Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Salvia Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) hardy in the UK?
Salvia Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) 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 Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series)?
Seed sown in spring, Softwood cuttings in early summer.
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