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Salvia 'Black and Bloom'
This excellent Salvia blooms almost nonstop, powering through heat, drought and humidity with nary a care. It is quick to establish and simple to grow.
The royal purple florets open from dark, almost black calyxes above the foliage, forming a deep haze over the plant. The leaves are lovely and thick, so can stand up to the heat. An excellent bedding or large container plant that is quick to establish with a long bloom period.
Salvia ‘Black and Bloom’ is a great choice for gardens or large containers. These rugged plants require little and do so much.
Plant into moderately fertile, to humus rich, well drained soil. Choose a sunny position and water to establish, they become dry tolerant once they have settled in.
The aromatic foliage and abundant flowers attract bees, butterflies and so many birds! It is possibly on of the most visited plants in the garden. Sometimes I have found they love the flowers a little too much and the larger birds can bend the branches. But it is wonderful to have the birds and there are enough stems produced by this vigorous Salvia that it still looks good.
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Attributes
Product Code
SBGBB
Genus
Salvia
Species
Guaranitica
Botanical Name
Salvia guaranitica
Height
90-120cm
Width
90-120cm
Flower Timing
Spring to Winter
Seasonality
Spring catalogue
Climate
Cool to Sub-Tropical
Pot size
10cm
Frost hardiness
Fully Hardy
Aspect
Full Sun to Semi Shade
Water needs
1
Supplied as
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