Salvia Greggii Joy | 9cm Pot

A two-toned pink flowering shrubby perennial . Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) From the cool collection of salvias, ‘Joy’ has stunning blooms with rich pink centres that fade to pale pink. In flower from mid-summer until the first frosts, pollinating insects make a bee-line to the nectar of this pretty, shrubby perennial that is an eye-catching feature in either borders or pots. Garden care: To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon as they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring. Protect from excessive cold and waterlogged soils.