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SALVIA turkestanica
Commonly known as Biennial clary
Tall spikes of lavender flowers with white bracts and pungent foliage
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn S. sclarea var. turkestanica. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Europe to central Asia. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousOblong, wrinkled, mid-green leaves to 23cm (9in) long
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Blue
Lavender coloured with white -
White
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RacemesTerminal racemes
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 1m (39in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect, many-branched perennial or biennial. Produces flowers to 3cm (1¼in) long with prominent stamens, on pink stems.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Sizeto 1m (39in)
30cm (12in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a sunny borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Light, dappled shade
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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