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Salvia uliginosa 'Ballon Azul'
This is shorter than the standard Salvia uliginosa, so less likely to need staking, but with the same, pretty and intense turquoise coloured flowers. More
| 1 x 9cm pot 200688-1 | £4.95 |
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| 3 x 9cm pots 200688-3 | £13.50 |
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This is shorter than the standard Salvia uliginosa, so less likely to need staking, but with the same, pretty and intense turquoise coloured flowers.
| Genus | Salvia |
| Group/Species | uliginosa |
| Variety | Ballon Azul |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Dwarf Bog Sage |
| Border Position | Border (Middle) |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Fragrant leaves |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 90cm (36in) |
| Spacing | 45cm (18in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot and sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole. For best effect plant in groups of 3's. |
| Care Tips | A fully hardy salvia that can withstand more moisture than most species. Awinter mulch is still best for young plants that are not established. |
| Flowering | August - Novemeber |
| Harvesting | Flower production: 3-4 months |
| 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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