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Blackcurrant Salvia

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By Meanie


Blackcurrant Salvia (Salvia discolor)

When you rub the leaves of this they really do smell of blackcurrants!
A new purchase from Hill House Nursery, Devon.



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amy
Amy
 

I had one once the smell is amazing !

24 Jun, 2011

 

It really is delightful isn't it.....
Love the colour of the blooms too!

24 Jun, 2011

 

just beautiful...the fact that it smells nice is a real bonus!
:-)

24 Jun, 2011

 

It's just a shame that it's tender....

24 Jun, 2011

 

that really is nice you know i like black or blue flowers !! think i am getting a thing for Salvia's now..

24 Jun, 2011

 

I know that feeling Surreylad!!

24 Jun, 2011

 

My favorite salvia, I agree wish it was hardy.

24 Jun, 2011

 

Would it strike easily from cuttings do you think?

24 Jun, 2011

 

Oh I see what you mean Meanie, yes major sulk! Can they come in, in the winter, sit by the fire kinda thing!!?
It's a beauty!

24 Jun, 2011

 

I rooted a few at the end of last summer, in a propagator with some polythene over the cuttings about half rooted ok.

24 Jun, 2011

 

Lulu - If I had the space it could.....
Thanks for your help PA!

24 Jun, 2011

 

Certainly is a beauty Meanie, saved on favourites till I find one :-)

26 Jun, 2011

 

Couldn't resist this one Simbad!
Reasonably common on t'interweb........

26 Jun, 2011

 

You could always give it to me to overwinder by the fireside!!

26 Jun, 2011

 

I think that it'll be ok here!!

26 Jun, 2011

 

Rats!!
As it's raining tomorrow I make make a trip to 'Special plants'...............!

26 Jun, 2011

 

Have fun - spend freely!

26 Jun, 2011



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