| Description | Salvia longistyla x farinacea
One of the smallest of the Salvia family, 'Mystic Spires' produce broad, green leaves with blooms of dark blue atop long stems. Salvia's will bloom throughout the season if deadheaded regularly. Pruning after flowering is finished will ensure strong bushy regrowth for the next season.
Salvia 'Mystic Spires' are suitable for pots, planters and full sun to part shade positions in the garden. Though thought of as a Cottage perennial, they suit a wide range of applications, including mass planting in Modern or Lush & Leafy gardens.
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Will benefit from pruning and deadheading after flowering season. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. May require extra watering over long, hot, dry summers.
- Attracts Birds, Bees and Butterflies
- Fragrant
- Drought tolerant
6"/14cm pot
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| Content | | Salvia nemorosa
A small dense, rounded shrub with masses of bright blue/purple flower spikes from spring to autumn. Perfect for mass planting, low borders, cottage gardens, pots or features. | |
| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Salvia longistyla x farinacea 'Mystic Spires'
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| Other Common Names |
Mystic Spires Blue, Sage
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| Origin |
Central America, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Mediterranean, South America
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| Life Cycle |
Perennial
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| Plant Type |
Perennial Shrub
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Low, Moderate
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| Tolerances |
Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
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| Planting Distance |
3 per metre
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| Best time to plant |
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
April, December, February, January, March, May, November, October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Blue
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| Fragrance |
Foliage
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Max Height |
0.9m
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| Max Width |
0.4m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
after flowering, Annually
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| Size Maintained at |
0.6m
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Window Box, Attracts Butterflies, Borders, Honeybee Food, Mass planting, Pots
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|
| Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies
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| Supply Code |
N67, N53
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| Botanical Name |
Salvia nemorosa
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| Flower Colour |
Blue, Purple
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| Flowering Time |
December, January, November, October, September
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun
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| Max Width |
0.5m
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| Max Height |
0.3m
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| Uses |
Group Planting, Window Box, Attracts Butterflies, Borders, Mass planting, Pots
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Soil Type |
Average soil, Fertile
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| Prune Me |
Only if required
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Fragrance |
Light
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| Planting Distance |
3 per metre
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Other Common Names |
Sage
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| Tolerances |
Drought Tolerant
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