Salvia stachydifolia lavender calyx — Bushy

Overview

Salvia stachydifolia lavender calyx is a bushy shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia stachydifolia lavender calyx 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 stachydifolia 'Lavender Calyx' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar within the Salvia genus, known for its paired leaves and two-lipped flowers arranged in whorls. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings including city, cottage, gravel, and coastal gardens, as well as patios and containers. This cultivar is best grown in light, moderately fertile soil and offers summer interest. Propagation is typically by seed sown in spring or softwood cuttings taken in early summer.

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 stachydifolia lavender calyx 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 stachydifolia lavender calyx

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