Salvia ‘Good Hope’ is a hardy perennial sage that produces dense clusters of soft lilac-pink flowers. Native to the sand dunes of South Africa, its textured, wrinkled foliage releases a delightful aromatic fragrance, filling your garden with a refreshing scent. This beautiful variety adds both colour and a pleasing fragrance to any landscape.

A fantastic choice for coastal areas and gravel gardens, this plant thrives in pots and containers as well, offering an eye-catching display. Its stunning hue and graceful growth habit are best appreciated when placed on a patio or tucked into borders. Whether featured as a focal point or nestled among other plants, it delivers vibrant colour and aromatic foliage, making it a striking highlight that is sure to catch the eye and enhance any garden setting.

It’s attractive blooms not only add visual appeal but also draw in hummingbirds, bees and butterflies, contributing to a lively and dynamic garden environment. By providing a rich food source for these creatures, it plays an important role in supporting biodiversity and enhancing local ecosystems.

It’s beauty is sure to captivate and inspire, bringing a sense colour to any garden setting. This variety is perfect for both traditional cottage gardens and contemporary landscapes. It’s ease of growth and low-maintenance qualities make it an ideal choice for gardeners of all levels.

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.