Salvia VIBE 'Ignition Purple' growing guide

Salvia VIBE 'Ignition Purple'

Botanical Name: ‘Oceana Blue’: Salvia patens. Vibe: S. greggii. Heatwave: S. hybrid
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Size (HxW): Oceana: 20-40cm x 20-30cm. Vibe: 45-60cm x 45-60cm. Heatwave: 50-70cm x 70-90cm.
Depth & Spacing: Plant at the same level as in the pot with roots spread evenly below soil surface. Space 20-90cm apart.
Soil: Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil. Tolerant of poor soils.
Aspect: Full Sun to Semi Shade
Climate: Cool to Sub Tropical
Frost: Hardy – but if you are somewhere with hard frost it is best to wait until spring to plant.
Water: Water to establish (this takes around four weeks of regular watering) then occasionally if rainfall is low. The flowers will last longer if kept relatively moist during the bloom season, though they will tough out dry conditions once established.
Fertiliser: A light application of slow release fertiliser in spring.
Flowering Time: Summer to autumn. Heatwave: Late spring to winter.
After Flower Care: Prune lightly in summer after initial flush, fertilise and you should have a second flush in a few weeks that lasts into autumn. Then cut back after blooming in early spring (before new growth emerges) to encourage perennial tendencies and bushy growth.
Notes: Flowers suitable for picking. Divide as required every 2-3 years. The aromatic foliage attracts bees, butterflies and birds.

Salvia VIBE 'Ignition Purple'