Salvia Uliginosa African Skies | 9cm Pot

A striking blue-flowered perennial. Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) A tall, sun and moisture-loving perennial with slender branching stems that are clothed in aromatic green leaves, and from midsummer, topped with short spikes of sky blue flowers. A fairly fast grower, the flowers attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, so it’s ideal for a wildlife-friendly garden, as well as adding drama and height to the back of a border. 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 autumn. Protect from excessive cold.