Salvia 'Bocofpea' Feathers Peacock - Perennial sage

Salvia 'Feathers Peacock' is a distinctly different perennial sage, with finely divided foliage that adds a delicate texture to flower beds. This variety also stands out for its dense, upright blue-violet flower spikes, which bloom from spring to summer, and again in autumn. This charming, compact and well-branched variety is perfect for borders, rockeries, sunny beds, or even containers. Well-drained soil and a position in full sun are all it needs to thrive, with no complicated care required.

Salvia 'Feathers Peacock' is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Known as woodland sage or meadow sage, it is a horticultural cultivar resulting from cross-breeding between Salvia nemorosa and Salvia jurisicii. This cultivar, registered under the name 'Bocofpea' (PBR EU 59244), was selected in 2018 by Dutch breeder Kees Jan Kraan of Boot & Dart Boomkwekerijen BV nursery and was awarded a gold medal at the KVBC Spring Challenge 2021. 'Feathers Peacock' sage is distinguished by its deeply incised foliage, reminiscent of ferns, in a glossy dark green that releases an aromatic scent when crushed. This unique feature gives the plant a light and elegant appearance, uncommon among sages. The plant has a bushy, compact, and well-branched habit. It reaches 45 to 60 cm in height with a spread of 25 to 30 cm within 2 years. The inflorescences consist of dense, upright, and slightly trailing flower spikes, measuring up to 20 cm long. The vibrant, violet-blue flowers, have a two-lipped corolla. Flowering can be enjoyed from the first year after planting, from May to August. If the faded flower spikes are pruned, the plant will bloom again in October. Pollination is carried out by bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. In winter, this sage often persists as green rosettes flattened against the ground, with the leafy stems drying out due to the cold. Its crown is very cold-resistant and can withstand harsh winters if the soil is well-drained.

Plant Salvia 'Feathers Peacock' in sunny borders, rock gardens, or containers on the patio. It will be beautifully showcased alongside silver foliage such as Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' or Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet', and pairs wonderfully with the airy spikes of Pennisetum. It can also be combined with yellow or white blooms, such as those of Common Yarrow or Coreopsis, to create a multicoloured and luminous display all summer long. Its delicate texture and nectar-rich flowering also make it suitable for naturalistic or contemporary gardens. 
With over 900 species of annuals, perennials, and soft-wooded shrubs, distributed across the globe except in very cold regions and tropical forests, the Salvia genus is the largest in the Lamiaceae family. The name Salvia, dating back to Roman times, derives from the Latin salvus meaning "healthy", alluding to the medicinal virtues of common sage.