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SALVIA confertiflora

Commonly known as Red velvet sage

Woody-based perennial with long spikes of orange-red flowers in summer. Frost tender

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Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£13.50 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

1 to 1.5 Litre

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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - ovate, scalloped, yellow-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long, densely woolly
Orange - orange red
Height - to 1.2m (4ft)
Spread - 60cm (24in)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - woody-based perennial
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - will need support. Wildlife plant - insects. Flowers better if kept for a few years. Remove spent blooms to maintain flowering.Trim back (not into wood) and store inside for winter.
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails. Under glass - aphids, red spider mites, whiteflies
Place of origin - Brazil
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Spikes - - terminal spikes
Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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 - - pungently scented
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
Wildlife - Bee friendly -