{"product_id":"salvia-violette-de-loire-bare-roots-uk","title":"Salvia 'Violette de Loire'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e '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 \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching around 60cm in height and spread, \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e '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 \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Violette de Loire' a beautiful choice for wildlife-friendly planting. Pair \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003e× jamensis \u003c\/em\u003e'Violette de Loire' with lavender, gaura, nepeta or silver foliage for a relaxed, Mediterranean feel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 root ball","offer_id":58100828078464,"sku":"SALVIODELOI1RO","price":11.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 root balls","offer_id":58100828111232,"sku":"SALVIODELOI3RO","price":32.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 root balls","offer_id":58100828144000,"sku":"SALVIODELOI6RO","price":59.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/salvia-violette-de-loire-3.jpg?v=1778852771","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/salvia-violette-de-loire-bare-roots-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}