About

Salvia x 'Shangri - La' is a named Salvia cultivar valued for its summer flowering. In the UK it blooms from June to September. It sits within the Salvia genus.

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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In the garden

Salvia x 'Shangri - La' is a named cultivar within the Salvia genus. Salvia comprises a very large group of sages found across multiple regions worldwide, and named cultivars such as 'Shangri - La' are selected for garden performance and season of interest. In the UK 'Shangri - La' provides a clear summer display, with flowering running from June to September. Gardening approaches for salvias vary because the genus includes many forms; observe how this cultivar responds in your site and adjust care accordingly. Monitor soil drainage and light levels and choose a planting position that suits the surrounding planting scheme. Cutting back spent flower stems can help tidy the plant and allow you to assess new growth after the main flowering period. Use Salvia x 'Shangri - La' where a sustained summer display is wanted: place it where its June–September flowers will be visible from paths, patios or alongside later-flowering perennials. Its flowering window makes it a practical plant for filling the summer months in mixed borders or containers. Expect flowering from June to September.

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