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Salvia 'Salvatore Blue' is a stunning, upright perennial cherished for its vivid blue-violet flower spikes and lush, aromatic foliage. This sage variety brings a bold, cool-toned elegance to garden beds, borders, and containers, captivating gardeners with its striking blooms and pollinator appeal.
Description:
Dimensions: Grows to a height of 18-24 inches with a spread of 18-24 inches. It forms a bushy, upright shape with oblong, gray-green leaves that emit a subtle, herbaceous fragrance when brushed.
Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun, ideally receiving 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Thrives in bright conditions to enhance flower color and ensure vigorous growth.
Water Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil with moderate watering during establishment. Drought-tolerant once established, it performs best with occasional deep watering, allowing soil to dry between sessions.
Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 4-9.
Bloom Time: Blooms from late spring to midsummer, with potential for reblooming into fall if deadheaded, featuring tall, densely packed spikes of deep blue-violet flowers that draw bees and butterflies.
Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional flowering and cut back to the base in late fall or early spring to maintain shape and promote healthy regrowth.
How to Plant:
Location: Ideal for garden beds, borders, or as a focal point in sunny areas. Prefers well-draining soil and open spaces to highlight its dramatic floral spikes.
Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, loamy soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Amend with sand or compost if needed to improve drainage and avoid waterlogged roots.
Planting: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball. Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to accommodate their mature spread and ensure proper airflow.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil moderately moist during the first growing season. Reduce watering once established, as it prefers drier conditions.
Fun Fact: Salvia nemorosa 'Salvatore Blue' is named for its rich, salvatore-like blue hues that evoke the depth of a clear sky. Its long bloom time and sturdy, pollinator-friendly nature make it a standout choice for adding vibrant, low-maintenance beauty to any garden.