Salvia leucantha 'Purple Velour' - NEW

Name: Salvia leucantha 'Purple Velour' - NEW
Brand: Planters Patch
Price: 12.5 AUD
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Salvia leucantha 'Purple Velour' - NEW

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Botanical Name Salvia leucantha ‘Purple Velour’

Common Name Salvia Purple Velour, Dwarf Purple Mexican Sage, Salvia Purple Velvet

At a Glance

Full sun
Easy to grow
Great coastal plant
Promise to flower
Frost hardy (-4°C)

Approximate Full Growth Size

Description

Purple form of Mexican Sage with eye catching dark purple velvet flowers above dark green foliage. Long dark purple velvety flowers above the silver green foliage make a sensational display in autumn and early winter. An easy to grow, low maintenance Salvia which looks great as a mass planting. Great Autumn colour, loved by the birds and bees. Great for water-wise gardens

Care

Prune back hard in early spring to allow for new growth. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage repeat flowering during the warmer months. Fertilise when planting and in spring. Frost & coastal tolerant. Low water requirements once established, drought tolerant.