Salvia microphylla ‘Delice Aquamarine’, 3L
£15.00
notes
‘Delice Aquamarine’ is notable for its velvety flowers of pale lilac blue, held above green, aromatic foliage. Long flowering, these nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height & Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 100cm (3ft 3in)
Features
notes
‘Delice Aquamarine’ is notable for its velvety flowers of pale lilac blue, held above green, aromatic foliage. Long flowering, these nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Details
- Flowers: May - September
- Perennial
- Deciduous
- Hardy to –8 degrees so but may need protection in harsh winter weather
- Drought tolerant
- Nominated for RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2021
Planting
- Classic plant for mixed borders or containers
- All well drained soil types
- South or West facing
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering
- Trim lightly after flowering but cut back foliage in early spring (allow it to protect crown over winter)
- May need protection in harsh winter weather
- Does not like wet feet!
Insights
As a member of the sage family, the plant benefits from aromatic foliage and is deer and rabbit resistant. Ideal companion plant for roses, forming an attractive screen against their bare stems.
Glossary