Salvia patens Chilcombe

Salvia patens Chilcombe is change from the usual patens blue, this salvia is herbaceous but also reasonably hardy surviving a normal UK winter in a sheltered garden. Its distinctive beak shaped flowers are classic to other patens varieties but the wonderful, lilac coloured blooms make it stand out an any garden

A very long flowering period right through to the first frosts in winter. Plant in a sheltered position in free draining soil or prepare to protect over the winter months.

During the flowering season (spring to late summer outside), trim back spent flowers to the next leaf node. If in a pot, feed once every 3 – 4 weeks with a seaweed fertiliser.

The plant is wonderful at attracting insects and we have even seen hummingbird hawkmoths on the flowers.