Salvia 'Blue Marvel'
An award winning Salvia with massive blooms
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Salvia 'Blue Marvel'
- Our 3L potted plants are premium, garden ready plants with a well established root system and strong, bushy growth.
- Uniquely large violet purple flower spikes
- Dark green and fragrant foliage provides excellent ground cover
- Flowers all summer long and into Autumn!
- Hardy and very easy to grow and care for
- Winner of the 'Best in Show' at the 2016 RHS New Plant Awards
- Loved by bees and butterflies
- Buy an almost mature plant ready to bloom!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Salvia 'Blue Marvel' grows beautifully in 30 cm pots, enjoying full sun and temperatures up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Salvia 'Blue Marvel' typically reaches a mature height of 30 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Salvia 'Blue Marvel' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Salvia 'Blue Marvel' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Salvia 'Blue Marvel' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Salvia 'Blue Marvel' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Salvia 'Blue Marvel' holds an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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