Salvia

Salvia 'African Sky' is a graceful perennial known for its delicate spikes of soft blue flowers with a hint of mauve, blooming from midsummer to autumn. These elegant flowers sit above aromatic, green foliage, creating a light and airy presence in garden borders and containers. Loved by bees and butterflies, this salvia is a perfect addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Its compact, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller spaces or to complement other flowering perennials.

• Height: 60–80 cm
• Spread: 40–60 cm

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Salvia 'Blackberry Ripple' is an eye-catching perennial known for its striking bi-colored flowers, with deep purple and pink hues swirled together like a fruity ripple. Blooming from midsummer to autumn, these vibrant blooms rise above aromatic green foliage, creating a captivating display in borders, containers, or mixed planting schemes. This upright-growing salvia is adored by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

• Height: 80–100 cm
• Spread: 50–70 cm

Salvia 'Pink Amistad' is a stunning perennial prized for its elegant spikes of soft pink, tubular flowers that bloom from midsummer to autumn. The flowers rise above lush, aromatic green foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden. With its upright growth habit and long flowering period, this salvia is perfect for creating vertical interest in borders, containers, or mixed planting schemes. Its vibrant yet delicate color works beautifully in cottage gardens and contemporary designs alike.

• Height: 90–120 cm
• Spread: 50–70 cm

Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' is a striking perennial prized for its vivid cobalt-blue flowers with dramatic black calyces, blooming from midsummer through autumn. These tubular flowers rise above lush, aromatic green foliage, creating a bold and elegant display that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. With its upright and slightly arching growth habit, this salvia adds height and vibrant color to any garden, making it a standout choice for borders, wildlife-friendly gardens, and large containers.

• Height: 120–150 cm
• Spread: 60–90 cm

Salvia 'Mulberry Jam' bursts forth with vibrant hot pink blooms, adding a captivating allure to any environment. Its irresistible charm beckons pollinators while delighting your senses with its elegant hues and enchanting fragrance. This compact yet bushy plant reaches heights of 70-80cm and spreads 40-50cm, boasting small aromatic green leaves. Its magenta pink flowers, tinged with a touch of white at the throat, grace the landscape abundantly from summer through autumn, ensuring a prolonged spectacle of natural beauty.

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Salvia 'Nachtvlinder' is an upright, bushy evergreen sub-shrub featuring small aromatic mid-green leaves and deep reddish-purple flowers from summer into autumn. It thrives best in well-drained soil and full sun, situated in a sheltered position for optimal growth. Height and spread is 75cm x 50cm.

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A stunning visual delight! Bright pink flowers with striking magenta calyces are displayed on sturdy, upright stems that support dense clusters of blooms. With continuous flowering and a strong appeal to pollinators, this plant thrives in the summer heat.

This variety attracts bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. With its upright growth habit, it reaches a height of 18-24 inches and a spread of 12-18 inches. 'Pink Nebula' pairs beautifully with other perennials, grasses, and shrubs in borders or containers.

• Height: 18-24 inches
• Spread: 12-18 inches

This compact sage features striking deep purple flowers that brighten borders or containers, adding elegance with its refined, vivid hue.

Height & Spread: 50 cm | 40 cm

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is a striking perennial known for its vivid deep violet flower spikes and distinctive dark purple-black stems, creating a bold vertical accent in borders and containers. Flowering from late spring into summer, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an essential plant for wildlife-friendly gardens. Its neat, upright habit and aromatic, textured foliage offer long-lasting structure and colour throughout the season. 'Caradonna' is celebrated for its resilience, drought tolerance once established, and exceptional garden performance.

• Height: 50–60cm (20–24 inches)
• Spread: 30–45cm (12–18 inches)

This vibrant sage showcases intense purple flower spikes above deep green foliage, adding depth and boldness to any garden display.

Height & Spread: 40 cm | 35 cm

With soft pink flower spikes, 'Pink Beauty' brings a delicate charm to gardens and borders. Its compact, tidy form is perfect for adding a splash of soft colour.

Height & Spread: 45 cm | 40 cm