Overview
Salvia sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes' is a bushy shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy 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 sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes' is a bushy, deciduous shrub within the Salvia genus, known for its diverse range of plants including perennials and shrubs with fragrant, paired leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered position with well-drained sandy or loamy soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for various garden settings such as city courtyards, cottage gardens, and coastal areas. It flowers in summer and benefits from cultivation in light, moderately fertile soil, with propagation possible by seed in spring or softwood cuttings in early summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salvia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Salvia sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes' 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 sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes'
- 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 sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes'?
Salvia sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Salvia sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes' need?
Salvia sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Salvia sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes' hardy in the UK?
Salvia sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes' 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 sinaloensis 'Blue Eyes'?
Seed sown in spring, Softwood cuttings in early summer.
More in the Salvia genus
- Perovskia 'Blue Spire'
- Rosmarinus prostratus
- Salvia 'Allen Chickering'sage 'Allen Chickering'
- Salvia 'Black and Blue'
- Salvia 'Ostfriesland'
- Salvia 'Rose Queen'
- Salvia 'Royal Bumble'
- Salvia aethiopis
