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SALVIA sylvestris 'Mainacht'

Commonly known as Wood sage

(syn. 'May Night') - deep purple-violet flowers from dark (almost black) stems
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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each 

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
  • Deciduous - mid-green, wrinkled, lance-shaped, hairy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
  • Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purple violet
  • Height - 70cm (28in)
  • Spread - 45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - clump-forming, erect, branched perennial producing flowers 2cm (¾in) long
  • Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade - light, dappled shade
  • Additional Features - Good to know - - S. x sylvestris 'May Night'. Wildlife plant - insects. To prolong flowering remove spent blooms
  • Place of origin - garden origin. Germany.
  • Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape - Racemes - - dense, terminal racemes
  • Hardiness - Fully hardy -
  • Pruning group - Pruning group 6
    Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
    Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
    When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

    RHS group 9 & 11
  • Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
  • Seasonal Interest - Summer -
  • Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
  • Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Salvia - Growing Guide
70cm (28in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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