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SALVIA guaranitica 'Black and Blue'
Commonly known as Anise-scented sage
Purple-blue flowers with near-black calyces. Vigorous
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EvergreenOvate, pointed, wrinkled, mid-green leaves to 13cm (5in) long
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple blue
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HeightTo 2.5m (8ft)
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Spread90cm (36in)
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Tall ShrubSub-shrubby perennial with branched, dark green stems
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Against a wallIdeal against a sheltered, south-facing wall
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Full sun
SALVIA guaranitica 'Black and Blue'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesSlugs, snails. Under glass - aphids, red spider mites, whitefliesPlace of originBrazil, Uruguay, ArgentinaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeSpikesTerminal or axillary spikesTubularTo 5cm (2in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a sunny borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSub-tropical / mediterraneanSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich.
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
- Allergic reactions and pollen
- Plants which produce masses of pollen - to avoid
- Plants producing little pollen - relatively safe!
Salvia - Growing Guide
to 2.5m (8ft)
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