Salvia greggii 'Mirage Rose Bicolour', 2L
£15.00
notes
Usually grown as an annual, Salvia greggii ‘Mirage Rose Bicolour’ makes a wonderful addition to a pot or container. Compact and upright, the aromatic foliage is topped with tubular pink and white flowers over several months, attracting bees and other pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height & Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
Usually grown as an annual, Salvia greggii ‘Mirage Rose Bicolour’ makes a wonderful addition to a pot or container. Compact and upright, the aromatic foliage is topped with tubular pink and white flowers over several months, attracting bees and other pollinators.
Details
- Flowers: June- September
- Hardy
- Drought tolerant once established
- It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Planting
- All well drained soil types
- South, East or West facing
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
- Pinch out new growth to encourage bushiness
- Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering
- Trim lightly after flowering but cut back foliage in early spring (allow it to protect crown over winter)
- Overwinters if sheltered, given good sun and good drainage – may need added protection in harsh winter weather or to be grown as an annual
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