About
Purple Majesty' is an erect perennial to 90cm tall, with ovate leaves and loose spikes, to 30cm long, of deep violet-purple flowers 2.5cm long, with dark calyces, opening in late summer and early 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 moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Protect from excessive winter wet. See our video How to care for tender salvia for more advice
PruningCut back faded flower stems to tidy
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails and capsid bug
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots