Salvia 'Bordeau Deep Blue'
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Salvia 'Bordeau Deep Blue'
- With its stunning slender flower racemes in a rich, dark blue hue, 'Bordeau Deep Blue' is undoubtedly one of the best salvias out there.
- Relatively compact in nature, you can happily grow this salvia in a pot. It will also look excellent as a mid-level layer in beds and borders.
- Fully hardy, 'Bordeau Deep Blue' will easily tolerate whatever the British winter throws at it, no matter how severe.
- This salvia is a big hit with pollinating insects like bees and butterflies, making it a great pick for wildlife gardens.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Salvia 'Bordeau Deep Blue' is excellent for 30 cm pots, enjoying full sun and heat up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
This plant reaches an eventual height of 50cm and spread of 30cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
This plant requires at least three hours of sunlight per day to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Salvia 'Bordeau Deep Blue' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Salvia 'Bordeau Deep Blue' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5cm 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 'Bordeau Deep Blue' 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 'Bordeau Deep Blue' is very hardy (H7), capable of withstanding the severest UK winter temperatures below -20°C.
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