SALVIA africana-lutea

Commonly known as Beach salvia, Golden salvia, Sandsalie

(syn. S. aurea) - In mild climates this extraordinary species forms a medium sized perennial shrub. It has large bright yellow clawlike flowers which quickly turn a rusty-brown. One of those plants which makes you stop in your tracks to wonder what it is!

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

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£17.00 each

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Good to know
Syn. S. aurea
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails. Under glass aphids, red spider mites, whiteflies, foot and root rots
Place of origin
South Africa (Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape)
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Evergreen
Rounded, densely white-woolly leaves 1-4cm (½-1½in) long, sometimes minutely scalloped and dotted with glands.
Yellow
Yellow turning rusty brown
Bell/Lantern
Bell-shaped 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long
Racemes
Dense, terminal racemes
Border
Suits a sunny border
Coastal / windswept
Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Cottage garden
Patio / pot plants
Sub-tropical / mediterranean
Suitable for small gardens
Town garden
Fully hardy
Height
1m (39ins)
Spread
1m (39ins)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Erect to spreading, rounded subshrub. Flowers have purple-tinted calyces
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.
Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Free draining sandy soil
Full sun
Partial shade
Light, dappled shade
Bee friendly