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Salvia 'Nuchi' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Salvia 'Nuchi'

Salvia 'Nuchi'

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

An upright, bushy, evergreen sub-shrub or woody-based perennial with aromatic, small, rounded, mid-green leaves. From early summer to late autumn it produces an abundance of upward-facing, two-lipped flowers held by a dark-green calyx. The smaller upper petals are pink-purple and the large lower petals are cream-white.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil, preferably in full-sun. Tolerant of poor drier soils once established.

Pruning

If flowering diminishes during the growing season, cut back by half to encourage fresh growth. In late winter/early spring cut stems back to ground level.

Propagation

Take softwood cuttings and softwood basal cuttings from spring to midsummer. Take semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to autumn.

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers, slugs and snails,

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensLow MaintenanceGround CoverCottage InformalFlower BordersWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years