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Salvia
| (Labiatae/Lamiaceae). Sage. Genus of about 900 species of herbaceous perennial and semi-evergreen or evergreen shrub. Grown for their tubular two-lipped brightly coloured flowers and aromatic foliage. Some are rhizomatous or tuberous. Distributed worldwide in temperate and tropical regions (except very hot, humid areas) they usually grow in sunny sites, including dry meadows, rocky slopes, scrub, light woodland and moist grassland. Leaves of some may be used for flavouring foods as they are frequently aromatic and sometimes hairy. Square stems with opposite pairs of simple to pinnate, entire, toothed or scalloped leaves. Branching, upright habit. Sages are effective in a sunny border, light woodland or wildflower meadow being attractive to bees. Well drained, moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or part shade best.
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Salvia cacaliifolia AGM
| NEW This is an excellent cottage garden plant with rich spires of blue flowers in summer. This is an unusual Salvia. Eventual Ht 1m/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50
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Salvia confertiflora
| Unusual velvety red flowers, continuing late into Oct/Nov. Hardy in mild areas. Ht 3'/1m. Sold in 9cm pots.
Price: £4.50
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Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue'
| Rich Blue flowers with black bracts in August. Sunny site, well drained soil. Ht 80cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots.
Price: £4.50 |
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Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
| NEW Balkan clary, Steppe sage. Light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Full sun. Fully hardy. Violet blue flowers in June on black purple stems. Ht 40cm/18". Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50 |
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Salvia patens AGM
| Mexican species. Rich blue flowers July to September. Full sun, well drained light soil best. Tuberous root. Eventual Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50 |
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Salvia uliginosa AGM
| Sky blue flowers late August for months. Not fussy about aspect. Hardy. Ht 120cm/4'. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50 |
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