Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Salvia
'Violette de Loire'
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Salvia 'Violette de Loire' is a compact sage with a wonderfully rich colour and a pleasingly long performance. From late spring to late autumn, it produces deep violet-purple lipped flowers, neatly set off by dark purple calyces for extra depth. The effect is elegant rather than flashy, although Salvia 'Violette de Loire' certainly knows how to hold attention. Its fresh green foliage is aromatic, with a lovely blackcurrant scent when brushed, adding another layer of charm to a sunny border or patio pot.
Reaching around 60cm in height and spread, Salvia 'Violette de Loire' is easy to place among perennials, grasses and other sun-loving plants. It thrives in full sun, preferably in a sheltered position, with freely draining, moderately fertile soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and pleasingly low maintenance, which is always welcome in a plant that flowers so generously. Bees and other pollinators are drawn to its nectar-rich blooms, making Salvia 'Violette de Loire' a beautiful choice for wildlife-friendly planting. Pair Salvia × jamensis 'Violette de Loire' with lavender, gaura, nepeta or silver foliage for a relaxed, Mediterranean feel.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Salvia × jamensis 'Violette de Loire' syn. Salvia × jamensis 'Barsal'
- Flower colour
- Purple, violet
- Established height
- 50cm-1m
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Clump-forming
Upright - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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