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Salvia splendens 'Vista Purple' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Salvia splendens 'Vista Purple'

Salvia splendens 'Vista Purple'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

An upright, compact and tender perennial which can be grown as an annual and commonly used as a bedding plant. Has dark-green foliage and plumes of purple-magenta flowers in summer and autumn.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in soils that are moderately fertile and moist but well-drained preferably in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Once the plant is established it will require less watering.

Pruning

Cut back flower spikes to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring and by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenanceBanks SlopesPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorWoodlandBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years