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Salvia ‘Flower Child’

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Mix & match • Create your own combination

P9 (9cm)

1 Litre

3+ plants

£28.00

£33.00

Save 5%

6+ plants

Most popular!

£55.00

£65.00

Save 10%

9+ plants 

£80.00

£95.00

Save 15%

*Only includes new for 2026 varieties • to see a full list of included plants click here*

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Plant Description

Salvia ‘Flower Child’ is a vibrant and versatile perennial salvia that brings long-lasting colour, fragrance, and ecological benefits to your garden. Blooming abundantly from early summer through to autumn, this variety produces nectar-rich flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Its compact, bushy habit ensures it adds structure and visual interest to both garden borders and containers, creating a focal point in mixed perennial beds or patio arrangements.

Salvia ‘Flower Child’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, exhibiting resilience to drought once established. Its long-lasting blooms offer continuous colour throughout the growing season, while its aromatic foliage adds texture and charm to any planting scheme. Hardy in most conditions, this salvia generally requires minimal maintenance, though occasional deadheading can encourage a second wave of flowering and prolong its ornamental appeal.

Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, Salvia ‘Flower Child’ is ideal for cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly schemes, and mixed perennial plantings. Its combination of striking colour, compact growth habit, and ability to attract pollinators makes it a reliable, eye-catching, and ecologically valuable addition to any garden or container display.

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🌿 How to Care for Salvia ‘Flower Child’

How do I prune Salvia ‘Flower Child’?
Salvia ‘Flower Child’ 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 ‘Flower Child’ 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 ‘Flower Child’ 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 ‘Flower Child’ 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 ‘Flower Child’is prohibited without a licence
Salvia ‘Flower Child’ 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 ‘Flower Child’ 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 ‘Flower Child’ 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.

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