About
An evergreen shrub with light green, aromatic, ovate leaves and blue flowers in terminal racemes in late summer and autumn.
About the genus
Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds; may need protection from excessive winter wet
PruningPruning group 9, cut back spent flowers to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by basal or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer or semi-ripe cuttings late summer or autumn with bottom heat
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails, capsid bug, leafhoppers or rosemary beetle
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots