Salvia canariensis

(Canary Island Sage)

Dense clusters of lilac flowers from showy rose-purple calyces. Downy pale grey-green wrinkled leaves. Prune hard in spring. Needs a dry winter and may then survive down to -8 or -9oC May resprout when killed to ground by a hard winter. Needs sun and very good drainage 5ft

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Hardiness:

Borderline hardy

Longevity:

Short lived perennial

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Summer

Good For:

Cut flower, Deer Resistant, Fragrance, Long Blooming, Rabbit Resistant, Slug Resistant, Wildlife Friendly

Colour:

Purple

Germination:

Sow in spring, thinly and shallowly. Keep warm (60-70oF) till germinates, then cooler