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Salvia uliginosa African Skies

Salvia uliginosa African Skies
Bog Sage

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Young plant very small but in good health received promptly, planted immediately. I'm looking forward to next year for the flowering.

Veronique, 12/09/2022

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A stunning young plant with sky-blue flowers throughout summer.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March to May, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Salvia uliginosa 'African Skies' is a large plant with spectacular bright azure-blue flowers throughout summer. It flowers until the end of October or even November. New vegetation begins at the end of May.

 

This "cloud" plant enhances an array of colours and provides opportunities for a multitude of combinations. We often use it in dahlia beds. It blooms for a long time and enhances the colours of other plants.

 

 

Salvia uliginosa African Skies in pictures

Salvia uliginosa African Skies (Flowering) Flowering
Salvia uliginosa African Skies (Foliage) Foliage
Salvia uliginosa African Skies (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time August to October
Flower size 7 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 90 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Salvia

Species

uliginosa

Cultivar

African Skies

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Bog Sage

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Planting and care

Plant in neutral to moist limestone soil. This lovely young plant adapts well to rich and well-drained soil. Add a basal fertiliser (dried horn or dehydrated blood) at planting. In late winter, cut it back to 25cm (10in). Mulch in cold regions.

Planting period

Best planting time March to May, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

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Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Back of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, moist, rich and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back the dry stems in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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