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Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’

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Plant Description

Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’ brings a touch of whimsy to the garden with its soft lavender‑blue flowers that open generously from early summer through to autumn. Unlike more formal lavenders, this variety combines the gentle charm of classic lavender tones with a livelier, more relaxed flowering habit — ideal for enlivening borders, mixed beds, and patio containers with understated colour and personality.

The aromatic foliage releases a subtle fragrance on warm breezes, while the nectar‑rich blooms are a firm favourite of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making this plant a delightful choice for wildlife‑friendly gardens. Its compact but well‑branched habit gives it a neat, buoyant presence that works beautifully alongside taller perennials or in softer pastel schemes.

Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’ thrives in full sun with well‑drained soil, and once established it is low‑maintenance and drought tolerant — perfect for gardeners who want long‑lasting colour without fuss. Occasional deadheading encourages additional flowering and helps keep the plant looking fresh throughout the season.

Whether used to frame a sunny garden path or to brighten containers on a patio, ‘Dilly Dilly’ delivers gentle colour, pollinator appeal, and relaxed charm that grows on you day after day.

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🌿 How to Care for Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’

How do I prune Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’?
Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’ should be left through the winter, as the dead wood protects them from frost. They can be pruned in early spring, and more vigorous varieties may be trimmed again around June.
Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’ can be susceptible to aphids, capsid bugs, whitefly, sage leafhoppers, and glasshouse red spider mites. Additionally, fungal issues like grey mould (Botrytis) can develop in cool and damp conditions, especially during overwintering.
Water Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’ regularly during dry spells, particularly newly planted ones. Established hardy salvias are drought-tolerant but benefit from deep watering during prolonged hot periods. Avoid waterlogging, as it can cause root rot.
Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’ require light feeding in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost. Tender salvias benefit from fertilisation every 2–4 weeks during the growing season using a liquid feed for flowering plants. Over-fertilising should be avoided, as it can encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
Propagation of Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’is prohibited without a licence
Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’ should be trimmed around April or May, a technique often called the “Chelsea Chop,” once new shoots start to appear. Cut back to the fresh growth, and continue deadheading throughout the season. Vigorous varieties can be pruned again in July to encourage bushier, greener plants rather than tall, woody stems. Salvias should not be cut back in autumn, as leaving the foliage intact helps protect the plant from frost.
Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’ moderately drought-tolerant once established, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun. Tender salvias are less drought-tolerant and require more consistent watering.
Salvia Lavender ‘Dilly Dilly’ performs well in UK gardens if given full sun and free-draining soil. It’s hardy in most areas, flowers for months in summer and autumn, and suits borders or containers. Avoid winter wet and prune lightly in spring.

All our salvia plants are grown in our specialist nursery in Staffordshire, UK, using high-quality peat-free compost. This ensures that every salvia you buy from us is healthy, well-established, and of the highest quality. Buy salvias online in the UK with confidence, knowing our plants are sustainably grown and carefully nurtured for excellent garden performance.

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