SALVIA bulleyana

Deciduous - ovate, scalloped, prominently veined, wrinkled, mostly basal leaves to 12cm (5in) long

Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet

Yellow

Height - 40-90cm (16-36in)

Spread - 60cm (24in)

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.

Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)

Full sun - shelter from cold, drying winds.

Partial shade - light, dappled shade

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails,

Place of origin - China (Yunnan Province)

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape - Tubular - to 3cm (1¼in) long

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Seasonal Interest - Autumn

Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.

Wildlife - Bee friendly