Salvia Lake Como ('Tl1017') (Salgoon Series) (PBR)
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'Lake Como' bears sturdy branching well-filled flower spikes, attracting both bees and butterflies with its resilient and abundant lavender-blue blooms. A greggii salvia, this herbaceous perennial features shiny, aromatic dark green foliage complementing its impressive flowers and is deal for sheltered, sunny borders or containers in well-drained soil or compost, standing out as a remarkable companion choice to other late summer cottage garden favourites.
How to care for Salvia Lake Como ('Tl1017') (Salgoon Series) (PBR):
Plant Salvia 'Lake Como' with a handful of well-rotted compost or manure in the planting hole. To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
