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Salvia microphylla 'Cerro Potosí'
A very hardy, long-flowering form which does best on very well-drained soil. More
| 1 x 9cm plant 511119-1 | £5.50 |
Delivery late April
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| 3 x 9cm plants 511119-3 | £11.50 |
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Or buy this as part of our The Salvia Collection and The Salvia and Rose Collection.
More Details
A very hardy, long-flowering form which does best on very well-drained soil.
Excellent if planted with a rose as we have at Perch Hill, for flowers from July through to November.
| Genus | Salvia |
| Group/Species | microphylla |
| Variety | Cerro Potosí |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Baby Sage |
| Border Position | Middle |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Fertile, Neutral, Sandy |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 90cm (36in) |
| Spacing | 60cm (24in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting. |
| Care Tips | A salvia that needs well drained conditions through winter, worth mulching to protect the roots. |
| Flowering | July - November |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Delivery
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Salvia microphylla 'Cerro Potosí' reviews
Average based on 5 reviews
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Reviewed 21st November 2018 by Amanda Hasn't grown. A few leaves only |
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Reviewed 14th November 2018 by Anna As previous. Strong plants🤩 |
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Reviewed 18th October 2018 by Vicky |
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Reviewed 3rd October 2018 by Lorna As with previous plants purchased the service was first class.. Very healthy plant on arrival and has bloomed beautifully throughout the summer and today is still in bloom. |
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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Linda |
