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Salvia microphylla 'Cerro Potosi'

A very hardy, long-flowering form which does best on very well-drained soil.
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1 x 9cm pot (511119-1)

3 x 9cm pots

1 x 2 litre pot (511119-2L)

DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Perennial
Position
Border (Middle)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
July - November
Height
90cm (36in)
Group/Species
microphylla
Common name
Baby Sage
Moisture
Moist but Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
75cm (30in)
Cultivation
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.

Description

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.

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.