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Salvia dolichantha

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By Meanie


Salvia dolichantha (Salvia dolicantha)

The first of the new batch of seed grown S.dolichantha to bloom this season. Once again it has come true from seed (bearing in mind how many Salvia I grow I've been very lucky that only two of my seed plants have not come true) and this has been the best colour and markings so far.



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A lovely detailed photo ...

30 Jul, 2017

 

Thanks! It deserves a good photo.

30 Jul, 2017

 

Have you seen Salvia indica, looks like an orchid. I was wondering if it would be tender here.

31 Jul, 2017

 

As far as S.indica goes it should be hardy as long as you're not on Suffolk clay. Drainage is everything with most Salvia.

2 Aug, 2017

 

I'm in what is known as 'Rolling valley claylands' on one of the rare hills in Suffolk. We have a decent spade depth of loam I suppose due to cultivation.
I planted Salvia roemeriana Hot Trumpets on a free draining bank last year but it seems to have vanished disappointingly whereas Cosmos choca-mocka also half- hardy survived.

2 Aug, 2017

 

Salvia roemeriana needs a frost free winter. Best grown as an annual.

2 Aug, 2017

 

I wish the GC & retailers told you that instead of putting it in the perennial section.

3 Aug, 2017

 

If they did then you might not buy them! Dead easy from the seed which it produces plenty of.

3 Aug, 2017

 

Its very lovely...but it looks like a very angry customer...almost snake like with that protruding 'fang' ;)

4 Aug, 2017

 

It's my favourite properly hardy Salvia Karen.

4 Aug, 2017

 

Yes, I can see why. Gorgeous colour and very orchid-like.

4 Aug, 2017



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