SALVIA turkestanica
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SALVIA turkestanica
Commonly known as Biennial clary
Tall spikes of lavender flowers with white bracts and pungent foliage
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn S. sclarea var. turkestanica. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Europe to central Asia. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousOblong, wrinkled, mid-green leaves to 23cm (9in) long
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Blue
Lavender coloured with white -
White
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RacemesTerminal racemes
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 1m (39in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousErect, many-branched perennial or biennial. Produces flowers to 3cm (1¼in) long with prominent stamens, on pink stems.
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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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Bee friendly
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Mature Sizeto 1m (39in)
30cm (12in)
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