SALVIA 'Dyson's Joy'

Evergreen - small, ovate, mid- to dark green leaves

Bicolor

Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

White

Height - 60cm (24in)

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.

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

Partial shade - light, dappled shade

Additional Features - Good to know - makes a good container subject

Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails. Under glass - aphids, red spider mites, whiteflies

Place of origin - Mexico. Garden origin. Dyson's Nurseries, Kent

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

Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Scented Plants - Scented foliage

Seasonal Interest - Autumn

Summer

Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - humus-rich, moist

Wildlife - Bee friendly