Salvia dolichantha
By Meanie
- 30 Jul, 2017
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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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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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A lovely detailed photo ...
30 Jul, 2017