{"product_id":"salvia-mississippi-bare-roots-uk","title":"Salvia 'Mississippi'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo colours, one delightful combination. \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mississippi' brings a fresh, playful character to the summer garden with its beautiful bicoloured flowers. Each delicate, two-lipped bloom combines crisp white upper petals with vibrant candy-pink lower lips, creating a charming contrast that makes the flowers appear almost hand-painted. The bright colouring stands out beautifully against fresh green foliage, while slender, branching stems carry a generous succession of blooms throughout the warmer months. Despite its abundance of flowers, the plant retains a wonderfully light, informal appearance. \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mississippi' is particularly lovely alongside lavender-blue nepeta, white cosmos and softly waving ornamental grasses, where its cheerful pink-and-white colouring creates a harmonious summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Dutch-bred Magical River series, \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mississippi' combines distinctive flowers with a naturally compact, well-branched habit. Growing to approximately 40–50cm tall, it's an excellent choice for sunny borders, gravel gardens and patio containers. From late spring into autumn, \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mississippi' produces a seemingly endless succession of nectar-rich flowers, attracting visiting bees and other pollinators. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, choosing a warm, sunny position and avoiding excessive winter moisture. Once established, it tolerates short periods of summer dryness, while occasional trimming encourages fresh growth and further flowering. In colder UK gardens, provide some winter protection and leave harder pruning until spring. With its beautifully contrasting petals and generous flowering habit, \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mississippi' brings months of colour and a wonderfully cheerful atmosphere to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm pot","offer_id":60349969564032,"sku":"SALMIS1X","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 x 9cm pot","offer_id":60349969596800,"sku":"SALMIS3X","price":38.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 x 9cm pot","offer_id":60349969629568,"sku":"SALMIS6X","price":71.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/salvia-mississippi-3.jpg?v=1794319889","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/salvia-mississippi-bare-roots-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}