Balkan clary 'Sensation Blue' Salvia nemorosa Sensation Blue = 'Florsalvioblu' (PBR) (Sensation Series)

ABOUT

A compact, clump-forming upright perennial with mid green aromatic leaves. Erect stems of deep blue purple flowers are produced from summer through until the autumn

Plant Info
Care
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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Lamiaceae

    • Synonyms

      Balkan clary 'Sensation Blue'

    • Common names

      Salvia × sylvestris 'Florsalvioblu'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H7

  • sunLight

    Full sun, Partial shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut back in spring when new growth appears. Dead-head faded flower spikes to prolong flowering

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by basal or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer. Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Rooted cutting will need protection in cold frame ofcold greenhouse over wnter. Only propagate for own use as this plant has a PBR

  • insectPests

    May be susceptible to leaf hoppers slugs and snails

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease-free