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
About this plant
Names
Family
Lamiaceae
Synonyms
Balkan clary 'Sensation Blue'
Common names
Salvia × sylvestris 'Florsalvioblu'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back in spring when new growth appears. Dead-head faded flower spikes to prolong flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
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
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf hoppers slugs and snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free