Salvia 'Salmia'

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Multi-branched shrubs attaining a height of around a metre with a similar spread. The leaves are of a dull, rich green hue on dark stems. Masses of tubular flowers are held on terminal flower spikes, appearing through much of the year. Three unique colours are available: dark purple, orange and pink. They attract sunbirds to the garden.

Salvia 'Salmia' requires well-drained soil and full day sunshine to ensure healthy growth and an abundance of blooms. Prune back hard after flowering. Apply a dressing of 5:1:5 fertiliser afterwards to encourage rapid re-growth. Plants will burst back into bloom in 6 to 8 weeks. They can tolerate light winter frost.

Similar plants:

• Salvia africana lutea (Brown Salvia, Beach Salvia, Dune Salvia, Golden Salvia)
• Salvia argentea (Silver Sage, Silver Salvia, Hobbits Foot)
• Salvia coccinea (Red Salvia, Tropical Sage)
• Salvia discolor (Andean Sage)
• Salvia dolomitica (South African Sage)
• Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage, Pineapple Scented Sage)
• Salvia farinacea (Mealy Sage)
• Salvia guaranitica (Anise-scented Sage, Hummingbird Sage)
• Salvia hispanica (Chia)
• Salvia lanceolata (Rusty Sage, Lance-leaf Sage )