Overview
Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, wildlife gardens, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' (whorled clary 'Hannay's Blue') is a herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It has a columnar upright habit, growing between 0.5 and 1 metre tall and wide, reaching full height within 2 to 5 years. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and suits east-, south-, or west-facing aspects in both exposed and sheltered locations. It prefers well-drained soils of chalk, loam, or sand with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH. 'Hannay's Blue' is notable for its interest in both summer and winter seasons.
About the genus
Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salvia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Powdery mildews, Verticillium wilt, Foot and root rots
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue'?
Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' need?
Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How big does Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' grow?
Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' hardy in the UK?
Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Salvia verticillata 'Hannay's Blue'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
More in the Salvia genus
- Perovskia 'Blue Spire'
- Rosmarinus prostratus
- Salvia 'Black and Blue'
- Salvia 'Ostfriesland'
- Salvia 'Rose Queen'
- Salvia 'Royal Bumble'
- Salvia bicolorSage
- Salvia forskaohleiSage
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