Salvia ‘Berry Blast’, 2L
Aromatic perennial producing berry-coloured flowers over several months.
£15.00
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Notes
A compact perennial, ‘Berry Blast’ is notable for its tall flower spikes in velvety berry purple, that are held in dark calyx, above green, aromatic foliage. Long flowering, these blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height & Spread: 75cm (2ft 5in) x 60cm (1ft 11in)
Features
Details
- Flowers: July - October
- Perennial
- Deciduous
- Borderline Hardy – may need winter protection in cold areas
Planting
- Classic plant for mixed borders
- All well drained soil types
- East, South or West facing
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Drought tolerant once established
- Neater and more compact than Salvia ‘Amistad’
Care
- Deadhead to promote flowering
- Cut back plant to ground level in autumn
- Apply thick mulch in winter to protect the roots
- May require staking in windy areas
Glossary
In The August Garden
