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Beginner
skill rating |
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1m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Salvia uliginosa
Other names: Bog sage
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Genus: Salvia
Species: S. uliginosa - S. uliginosa is a tall perennial forming oblong, toothed leaves and bright blue, two-lipped flowers from late-summer to mid-autumn.
Salvia uliginosa is: Deciduous
Flower: Blue in Summer; Blue in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic
Habit: Bushy
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'), Geranium 'Sabani Blue' (Cranesbill 'Sabani Blue')
Salvia uliginosa (Bog sage) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Plant in light, humus-rich, moderately fertile, free-draining soil in a sheltered, sunny position, providing support if necessary.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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