SALVIA confertiflora
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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
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Ovate, scalloped, yellow-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long, densely woolly
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Orange
Orange red -
SpikesTerminal spikes
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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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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Height
To 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightWoody-based perennial
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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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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) -
Scented foliagePungently scented
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich.
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Sizeto 1.2m (4ft)
60cm (24in)
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