Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara' pbr
Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara' pbr
Botanical Name Salvia leucantha ‘Santa Barbara’ pbr
Common Name Salvia Santa Barbara, Dwarf Purple Mexican Sage, Salvia Purple Velvet
What is PBR and what does it mean?
At a Glance
- Full sun
- Easy to grow
- Great coastal plant
- Promise to flower
- Frost hardy (-12°C)
Approximate Full Growth Size
Description
Description
Santa Barbara is an outstanding compact selection of Mexican Sage. Long 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
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.
Growth Size
Growth Size
90cm high
100cm wide
Position
Position
Full Sun
Water-Wise
Frost Hardy
Flowering Time
Flowering Time
Autumn
Early winter
Spring
Spot flower in Summer
4 in stock
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All of our plants are sent in 100mm pots, we do not sell seeds, bulbs or tubers