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Salvia × sylvestris April Night ('Dsalrs203') | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Salvia × sylvestris April Night ('Dsalrs203')

Salvia × sylvestris April Night ('Dsalrs203')

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A compact perennial with dark green foliage and slender racemes of small deep purple-blue lipped flowers which have reddish-purple bracts from late spring throughout summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

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 Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years