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Salvia patens
An excellent garden plant and cut flower. A stalwart old favourite with no seed-grown flower equalling it in its intensity of blue. More
| 20 seeds 030027 | £3.95 |
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An excellent garden plant and cut flower in fantastic, Moroccan-blue. A stalwart old favourite, with no seed-grown flower equalling it in its intensity of blue. Will overwinter with protection.
| Genus | Salvia |
| Group/Species | patens |
| Type | Tender Perennial |
| Common Name | Gentian sage, Blue-flowered sage |
| Border Position | Container Garden |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 60cm (24in) |
| Spacing | 45cm (18in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow under cover February-April and plant after last frosts or in August-September, overwintering in a cold frame. |
| Care Tips | A salvia that needs well drained conditions through winter. Do not prune back in winter, keep current years growth and remove when new shoots appear. Protect young plants from late frosts and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost. In season remove faded flower spikes to encourage further blooms and feed every 2 weeks. These Salvia are tuberous that over time develop an underground energy source that strengthens their hardiness. |
| Flowering | July - September, 10-12 weeks from spring sowing |
| Vase Life | 7-10 days. Sear stem ends in boiling water for 20 seconds. |
| Harvesting | Flower production: 4-5 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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Salvia patens reviews
Average based on 2 reviews
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Reviewed 6th August 2019 by Valerie Healthy seed, good germination, lovely plants and flowers.Quite expensive to purchase. |
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Reviewed 2nd August 2019 by Gillian Currently enjoying the blooms in the garden. |
