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Salvia 'Zambesi'
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Salvia

'Zambesi'

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Rich, velvety red flowers give Salvia 'Zambesi' a wonderfully vibrant presence in the summer garden. Its delicate, two-lipped blooms open in brilliant shades of ruby and scarlet, emerging from contrasting dark purple-black calyces that make the colouring appear even more intense. The slender flowering stems rise above fresh, bright green foliage, creating an eye-catching combination of colour and texture. Even as individual flowers fade, the dark calyces remain attractive, maintaining the plant's distinctive appearance between flowering flushes. Despite its vivid colouring, Salvia 'Zambesi' has a beautifully relaxed character, with a generous abundance of flowers that move gently in the summer breeze. It looks particularly striking alongside lavender-blue nepeta, white cosmos and softly waving ornamental grasses, where its rich red blooms provide a lively contrast.

Part of the Dutch-bred Magical River series, Salvia 'Zambesi' combines brilliant colour with a naturally compact, well-branched habit. Growing to approximately 50–60cm tall, it's an excellent choice for sunny borders, gravel gardens and patio containers. From late spring into autumn, Salvia 'Zambesi' produces a continuous succession of nectar-rich flowers that attract visiting bees and other pollinators. 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 occasional trimming encourages fresh growth and further flowering. In colder UK gardens, provide some winter protection and leave harder pruning until spring. With its glowing red flowers and striking dark calyces, Salvia 'Zambesi' brings months of colour and a beautifully spirited atmosphere to the garden.

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1 x 9cm pot £13.90 £13.90 each 3 x 9cm pot £38.70 £12.90 each -7% 6 x 9cm pot £71.40 £11.90 each -14%
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The Zambezi River is home to the spectacular Victoria Falls, a waterfall approximately 1.7km wide. Its enormous clouds of spray can be seen from more than 20km away.
Perfect for pots

Bring colour to patios, doorsteps and favourite corners.

Pollinator-friendly

Welcome bees, butterflies and other pollinators into your garden.

Fragrant

A scent to stop for, savour and remember.

Thrives in full sun

Choose a sunny spot and watch it flourish.

Perennial

Plant once and enjoy its return, year after year.

Fully hardy

Faces the colder months with quiet resilience.

Drought tolerant

Needs less water once settled and established.

Low maintenance

Needs little care and rewards you generously.

Attracts wildlife

Create a garden where birds and other wildlife feel at home.

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