Salvia ‘Sclarea’ is a unique addition to the salvia family. This variety features hairy wrinkled large foliage with upright large white and pink bracts flowering abundantly from spring to summer. These blooms rise above it’s foliage, creating a delicate contrast and infusing the garden with a soft, luminous touch. Its stunning lilac hue will undoubtedly stand out, adding both beauty and wonder to any outdoor space.

This variety is not only admired for its stunning beauty but also for its highly fragrant, aromatic leaves and decorative lilac flower bracts. These qualities make it a popular choice in aromatherapy, as its soothing scent offers therapeutic benefits.

Salvia ‘Sclarea’ also attracts a wide range of pollinators, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. It’s exceptionally low-maintenance nature and easy-growing habit, this variety is an ideal choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

It’s sure to enhance your garden, bringing colour and visual interest. This versatile variety is ideal for both traditional cottage gardens and modern landscapes, effortlessly blending into any setting. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s a perfect choice for gardeners of all skill levels looking to add something special to their garden.

With its abundance of upright, flower spikes and branching habit, this variety is an excellent choice for cutting. It adds striking beauty to both fresh and dried floral arrangements. The blooms continue to thrive until the first frost, providing vibrant colour and texture well into the cooler months.

Sow seeds from March to April in pots/seedling trays spreading them evenly on the surface of moist well-drained soil, a light sprinkle of soil is all that’s needed to gently cover the seeds.

Once your seeds are sown, place the pots or trays in a warm, controlled environment such as a greenhouse or propagator, maintaining a consistent temperature between 20-22°C. This warm, humid temperature will encourage the seeds to germinate.

Seedlings typically take 15-21 days to appear. During this time, monitor the compost to make sure it is well-draining but moist, avoid overwatering, which can cause the seeds to rot.

Once your seedlings are established in pots/seedling trays, transplant them into larger pots to accommodate their growth. From end of May gradually acclimate them to cooler conditions by hardening them off over 7-10 days, allowing the plants to adjust to outdoor conditions. Before planting them outside, ensure the soil is sandy, well-drained, and the site receives full sun. Pinch out growing tip to encourage new bushy growth.