Salvia 1L

A versatile, sun-loving Salvia ideal for Irish gardens, valued for its long-flowering display and nectar-rich blooms that draw in pollinators. Plant in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, and deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooms. Excellent in mixed borders and containers; hardiness varies by type, so provide winter protection for tender forms.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun to light shade

Rate of Growth: Moderate

Soil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Hardiness: Varies by species; many hardy perennials in Ireland, protect tender types from frost

Plant at a Glance