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  • SALVIA turkestanica
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Achillea ‘Inca Gold’, Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday’ and Salvia
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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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    • Good to know
      Syn S. sclarea var. turkestanica.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails
    • Place of origin
      Europe to central Asia.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Oblong, wrinkled, mid-green leaves to 23cm (9in) long
    • Blue
      Lavender coloured with white
    • White
    • Racemes
      Terminal racemes
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      To 1m (39in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early 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.
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      to 1m (39in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a sunny border
      Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
      Cottage garden
      Suitable for small gardens
      Town garden
    • 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
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