Salvia 'Sensation Deep Blue'
Compact, deep blue summer spikes
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Salvia 'Sensation Deep Blue'
- Delivering a spectacular summer display, Salvia 'Sensation Compact Deep Blue' produces dense, upright spikes of intensely rich, deep blue flowers. This stunning salvia creates a vibrant, long-lasting splash of colour from early to late summer.
- Living up to its name, it boasts a wonderfully compact, branching habit that reaches just 30cm in height. This incredibly neat, dwarf form makes it an absolutely perfect choice for edging a sunny border, rockeries, or growing in patio containers.
- It is highly prized for its aromatic, greyish-green foliage that releases a lovely scent when brushed. The neatly textured leaves provide an excellent, lush groundcover that perfectly contrasts the vivid violet-blue floral wands.
- Thriving in a bright and sunny spot, it is a fully hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that requires very little maintenance. Simply plant it in moist but well-drained soil and deadhead the spent blooms regularly to encourage a superb second flush of colour later in the season.
- Blooming profusely throughout the warmest months, it acts as a fantastic magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. Adding this incredibly floriferous plant to your garden guarantees a constant, lively buzz of beneficial wildlife.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Salvia 'Sensation Deep Blue' is excellent for 30 cm pots, enjoying full sun and heat up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Salvia 'Sensation Deep Blue' typically reaches a mature height of 30 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Salvia 'Sensation Deep Blue' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Salvia 'Sensation Deep Blue' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Salvia 'Sensation Deep Blue' 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 'Sensation 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 'Sensation Deep Blue' has 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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