Salvia ‘Azurea’, commonly referred to as Blue Sage, is a perennial native to the pine woodlands of the United States. Known for its captivating sky-blue flower heads, this variety stands out with its striking colour and elegance. Its upright, clump-forming growth habit lends a graceful, airy quality to the garden, making it an ideal choice for adding vertical interest and a pop of blue to any landscape.

Blooming from summer until fall, this variety provides an essential source of nectar for our pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Perfectly suited for pots and containers, where their vibrant hue and graceful growing habit can be fully appreciated. Whether placed on a patio or nestled within borders they are excellent performers, adding bright colour and attractive foliage, it is sure to stand out and catch the eye, making it a striking highlight to any garden setting.

Salvia ‘Azurea’ adds an enchanting touch, transforming your outdoor space. It’s bold beauty is sure to captivate and inspire in any garden setting. This variety is perfect for both traditional cottage gardens and contemporary landscapes.

Sow seeds from March to April in pots or seedling trays, spreading them evenly on the surface of moist compost, 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 environment will encourage the seeds to germinate.

Seedlings typically take 15-21 days to appear. During this time, monitor the compost to keep it moist, but 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. Deadhead spent flowers if you prefer to prevent self-seeding. Avoid pruning old stems until new growth begins to appear in the spring. The best time to divide perennial Salvias is early spring, before new growth starts to emerge.