Salvia x westerae 'Petra' — Bushy

Overview

Salvia x westerae 'Petra' is a bushy shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia x westerae 'Petra' 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 x westerae 'Petra' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar within the diverse Salvia genus, known for its aromatic leaves and distinctive two-lipped flowers arranged in spikes or racemes. This cultivar thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil and is best suited to sheltered, south-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, cottage gardens, gravel areas, and wildlife-friendly spaces. 'Petra' is particularly valued for summer interest and can be propagated by seed in spring or softwood cuttings 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 x westerae 'Petra' 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 x westerae 'Petra'

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