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- Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae, with the number of species estimated to range from 700 to nearly 3,000.
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Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae, with the number of species estimated to range from 700 to nearly 3,000. Members include shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals.
- Salvia ‘Joan’ Height: 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) Best for: sunny borders. A bushy perennial salvia, ‘Joan’ is a vibrant hardy hybrid. For those in search of the best patio plants, ‘Joan’ is a very pretty choice for a large patio container as well as for spots in a sunny border.
- Salvia ‘Amistad’ AGM. Height: 4ft (1.2m) Best for: purple flowers. Floriferous ‘Amistad’ is one of the most unusual types of salvias you can try, with large, velvety petals.
- Salvia ‘Penny’s Smile’ Height: 4ft (1.2m) Best for: tall displays. Salvia ‘Penny’s Smile’ is an upright sub-shrub with mid-green leaves, which stay in place over mild winters.
- Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ AGM. Height: 39in (1m) Best for: mixed color. For those in search of something a little more unusual, Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ is one of the most-often seen cultivars – and for good reason.
- How to Grow Salvias
- Salvia X jamensis 'Sierra San Antonio'
- Salvia 'Love and Wishes'
- Salvia 'Flower Child'
- Salvia 'Javier'
- Salvia leucantha 'Purple Velvet'
- Salvia 'Dyson's Joy'
- Salvia 'Serenade'
- Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue'
- Salvia cacaliifolia
Growing salvias is easy. Plant them in moist but well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered spot. If you have a heavy soil, add gravel in the planting hole to aid drainage. Shrubby and hardy, herbaceous salvias can be overwintered in the garden if they're given good drainage and as much sun as possible. In colder spots, tuberous half-hardy salvia...
Growing to a height of 75cm, this shrubby perennial salvia will produce a profusion of creamy yellow and peach coloured flowers. Plant 'Sierra San Antonio'in full sun, and provide good drainage to ensure its hardiness. Very drought-tolerant. Height x spread: 75cm x 30cm.
A sensational hybrid salvia, 'Love and Wishes'has a generous flowering period, usually from June to November. Rich red-purple flowers, deep burgundy stems and a tidy growth habit make this a great choice for containers. Will grow in partial shade or full sun. H x S:80cm x 50cm.
Salvia 'Flower Child' has a more compact growth form compared with other salvias. Bright pink flowers provide a striking contrast to the darker, blue-green foliage. H x S: 60cm x 30cm.
If you want to add drama to your garden, look no further than 'Javier'. Masses of velvety black buds open to reveal bright mauve-purple flowers, all contrasting with lime green foliage. Grows to around 65cm in height and is drought-tolerant. H x S: 65cm x 30cm.
Salvia 'Purple Velvet'is a woody salvia producing deep purple flowers held on towering stems, which can reach 1m in height. The calyces have a distinctive downy appearance. Not fully hardy, so ensure adequate protection is given in winter. H x S: 1m x 30cm.
Salvia 'Dyson's Joy'is an exciting bi-coloured hybrid, perfect for dry spots in the garden. Flowers profusely from May to November and is hardy in most areas if provided with full sun and good drainage. Can grow to 60cm in height. H x S: 60cm x 30cm.
An ideal choice if you need a hardy salvia. Deep purple stems bear luminescent violet blooms, extremely popular with bees. Salvia 'Serenade'can grow reasonably tall, to around 70cm, and can be grown in partial shade or full sun. H x S: 70cm x 30cm.
Few flowers match the cornflower-blue blooms of Salvia 'Cambridge Blue', which contrast beautifully with the deep green foliage. In colder areas, mulch or lift the tubers, as with dahlias. Watch out for slugs, which enjoy the young shoots. H x S: 75cm x 50cm.
Salvia cacaliifoliais a native of Southern Mexico and Central America that produces eye-catching indigo flowers held on tall stems, which can reach 90cm in height, and has bright green foliage. Half-hardy, so provide winter protection. H x S: 60cm x 30cm.
- BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
- Scarlet Sage (Salvia spendens) This type of salvia is typically called red salvia. It is considered a tropical perennial, but it can also be grown annually.
- Mealycup Sage (Salvia farinacea) This type of salvia comes in a variety of colors, such as blue, purple, and lavender. This type of sage has a more extended bloom period than the scarlet sage.
- Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea) This type of salvia has red blossoms. However, there are some with pink and coral blooms. Summer Jewel Pink is one of the prettiest salvias.
- Woodland Sage (Salvia nemerosa) Woodland sage is also known as violet sage. It is a perennial salvia that has purple and lavender blossoms. It typically grows from June to September.
- Scarlet Sage. A familiar plant, scarlet sage (Salvia spendens), also known simply as red salvia, is technically a tropical perennial, but it's more commonly grown as an annual.
- Mealycup Sage. Mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea) comes in a variety of blue, purple, and lavender cultivars, including the popular 'Victoria Blue' and 'Evolution'.
- Texas Sage. Texas sage (Salvia coccinea) is another red-flowered salvia, but there are also cultivars of it with pink and coral blooms. 'Summer Jewel Pink', one of the prettiest salvias, is a smaller plant (20 inches) that blooms with dainty but profuse flowers from late spring to early fall.
- Woodland Sage. Woodland sage (Salvia nemerosa), also known as violet sage or blue hill salvia, is a perennial salvia that blooms in various hues of purple and lavender from June to September.
The genus is distributed throughout the Old World and the Americas (over 900 total species), with three distinct regions of diversity: Central America and South America (approximately 600 species); Central Asia and the Mediterranean (250 species); Eastern Asia (90 species).
Aug 23, 2024 · salvia, (genus Salvia), genus of about 960 species of herbaceous and woody plants of the mint family . The genus is distributed throughout Eurasia and the Americas and is especially diverse in Central America and in the Mediterranean region.
