Salvia patens

That's very pretty - what's this one!? ?

You got there too quick, Paul, before I had a chance to do the handle!!

It's salvia patens...a keeper, if it's in a nice sheltered spot. :)))

Gorgeous colour blue. Used to have this but has disappeared.

I also have this, but I shan't see it before September!

I don't think it's all that hardy, Cinders. I have to keep re-buying it...but it's cheap, like an annual. :)

September, Karen?!?!

yup, it takes all summer to get warm enough to get it going, then if flowers in Sept. for about a week until the frost kills it!

Oh dear...sun-lamps, patio warmers, perhaps???

I think you need to find a good golf-course...toute suite! ;)

lol.....with a vineyard close by!

Vineyards...??
pfff! - ten a penny... ;)

yes we actually have Salvia - beautiful

There are so many different and beautiful ones, Paul! :)))

indeedly do ;))

I'm spluttering into my wine, K! ;)

They can be lifted and stored like a Dahlia, as they're tuberous.

very nice :-)

Lovely color.

Thanks for that, Meanie. I will try that this year! :)

Thanks SL and Alex, the colour is quite spectacular! :)