{"product_id":"salvia-loire-bare-roots-uk","title":"Salvia 'Loire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft lilac purple flowers bring a beautiful sense of calm to the summer garden with \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Loire'. This charming ornamental sage produces an abundance of delicate, two-lipped blooms in luminous shades of lavender-purple, each emerging from a contrasting deep violet calyx. The combination creates a wonderfully rich display, with the darker flower buds adding depth among the softer, open blooms. Slender flowering stems rise gracefully above fresh, bright green foliage, creating an airy appearance despite the plant's generous flowering habit. As new flowers continue to open, the colourful calyces remain attractive, extending the display between flowering flushes. \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Loire' looks particularly lovely alongside pale pink cosmos, white gaura and silver-leaved perennials, where its gentle colouring brings a refreshing, harmonious quality to summer planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Dutch-bred Magical River series, \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Loire' combines elegant flowers with a naturally compact, bushy habit. Growing to approximately 50–60cm tall, it's a delightful choice for sunny borders, gravel gardens and patio containers. From early summer until the first autumn frosts, \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Loire' produces a generous succession of nectar-rich flowers that are particularly attractive to visiting bees. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, choosing a warm position in full sun and avoiding excessive winter moisture. Once established, it tolerates periods of summer heat and dryness, while trimming faded flowering stems encourages another flush of blooms. With its delicate lilac colouring and beautifully balanced growth, \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Loire' brings months of effortless charm to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm pot","offer_id":60349967794560,"sku":"SALLOI1X","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 x 9cm pot","offer_id":60349967827328,"sku":"SALLOI3X","price":38.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 x 9cm pot","offer_id":60349967860096,"sku":"SALLOI6X","price":71.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/salvia-loire-1.jpg?v=1794238425","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/salvia-loire-bare-roots-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}