Salvia x superba ‘Bordeau Compact Sky Blue’ - British Grown Perennial

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This tender perennial herb boasts fragrant leaves and bright, bicoloured flowers. Hardy through most of the UK down to -10°C; may need protection in harsh winters.

More than just a herb, this sage flowers all summer, with purple flowers which provide nectar for various pollinators.

Tender perennial
Flowering herb: bushy growth
Flowers June to September, foliage spring to autumn.


Scientific Name
Salvia x superba ‘Bordeau Compact Sky Blue’

Pruning Tips
Prune in spring to get rid of old growth from the previous year. Deadhead flowers to encourage further blooming.

Wildlife Value
Supplies nectar for butterflies and nectar-drinking moths; known to be popular with bees too, especially good forage for bumblebees.

Positioning
Grow this sage in full sun.

Water
Soil should be moist but not soggy; this plant does not like to be waterlogged so make sure it is somewhere water can drain from.

Soil
Soil should be moist and well-draining.

Food
Add a layer of mulch annually in spring to keep the soil around this plant fertile.

Pet-safe
Yes- no toxicity reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!

Sprouts Top Tips
Sage can suffer in the cold and wet of a British winter, so bring your plants under cover to protect them in cold winters.

 

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