Salvia guar. 'Purple & Bloom' - P9

Description
The Anise-scented sage 'Black and Bloom' (Salvia guaranitica) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces blue, ray-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from July to October. Its pointed ovate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Anise-scented sage 'Black and Bloom' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Salvia concolor, Salvia coerulea 'Black & Bloom'.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Anise-scented sage 'Black and Bloom' are medium green, pointed egg-shaped.

Spread
South America.

Frost hardiness
The Anise-scented sage 'Black and Bloom' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Bloom' forms ray-shaped, blue flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, bee pasture, balcony/terrace