Salvia uliginosa 'African Skies' - P9

Description
The Bog sage 'African Skies' (Salvia uliginosa) is an upright perennial that forms blue, lip-shaped flowers arranged in panicles from June to October. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The deciduous leaves of the Bog sage 'African Skies' are medium green, lanceolate.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Salvia uliginosa 'African Skies' forms lip-shaped, blue flowers arranged in panicles from June.

Use
Tubs, bee pasture, pond edge, stream, perennial border