Salvia x superba 'Merleau'
Balkan clary 'Merleau', Hybrid sage 'Merleau', Salvia x superba 'Merleau Blue'
Salvia Salvia
'Merleau' _ 'Merleau' is an erect, clump-forming, hybrid perennial that has a compact, evenly branched form. It has dense terminal spikes of purplish-blue flowers that rise above the foliage from late spring until late summer.
Salvia x superba 'Merleau' is: Deciduous
Foliage is scented
Clump-forming, Branching, Spreading
Purple, Blue in Spring; Blue, Purple in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Summer; Pale-green in Autumn
Leafhoppers , Scale insects Leafhoppers , Scale insects
Generally disease free.
Powdery mildew , Rust Powdery mildew , Rust
Division
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Salvia x superba 'Merleau' (Hybrid sage 'Merleau') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.35m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Coastal
Grow in moist, free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Salvia x superba 'Merleau'
Balkan clary 'Merleau', Hybrid sage 'Merleau', Salvia x superba 'Merleau Blue'
Salvia Salvia
'Merleau' _ 'Merleau' is an erect, clump-forming, hybrid perennial that has a compact, evenly branched form. It has dense terminal spikes of purplish-blue flowers that rise above the foliage from late spring until late summer.
Deciduous
Foliage is scented
Clump-forming, Branching, Spreading
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Purple, Blue in Spring; Blue, Purple in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Summer; Pale-green in Autumn
Generally disease free.
Division
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Salvia x superba 'Merleau' (Hybrid sage 'Merleau') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.35m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Coastal
Grow in moist, free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Salvia x superba 'Merleau' (Hybrid sage 'Merleau')
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Salvia x superba 'Merleau' (Hybrid sage 'Merleau')
Green semi-looper
Chrysodeixis eriosoma
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous moth pest which is morphologically identical to a pest already established in the UK in protected environments and being controlled by IPM. Not expected to cause greater impacts than other species of Chrysodeixis in the UK.
Salvia x superba 'Merleau' (Hybrid sage 'Merleau')
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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