About
An upright, compact clump-forming deciduous perennial with grey-green scented leaves. Upright flower spikes with rose-pink flowers darkening to reddish purple at the base appear during the 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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus-rich moist but well drained soil. In full sun or light dappled shade
PruningCut back faded flower spikes to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by basal or softwood cuttings in early spring or mid summer. Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn. Rooted cuttings will need winter protection in a cold frame or cold greenhouse
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and leafhoppers
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots