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Salvia Companion Planting: What Grows Well With Salvias?

A lush, vibrant garden bed showcasing a variety of companion plants surrounding purple salvia spikes. In the foreground, a rustic wooden log sign reads, "SALVIA COMPANION PLANTING: What Grows Well With Salvias?". Surrounding plants include pink echinacea, lavender, orange yarrow, blue sea holly, and pink sedum.

TL;DR Salvias combine best with plants that share their love of sun and free-draining soil Ornamental grasses are the single best companion — they provide movement, contrast and extend the season Echinacea, verbena bonariensis and agapanthus all work beautifully alongside salvias in summer borders Spring bulbs planted beneath salvias fill the gap before salvias get […]

How to Take Salvia Cuttings: Step-by-Step UK Guide

A step-by-step infographic titled 'How to Take Salvia Cuttings: Step-by-Step UK Guide' featuring six numbered panels with Union Jack details. Step 1 shows choosing a healthy purple salvia plant. Step 2 shows using secateurs to snip a non-flowering stem. Step 3 shows trimming the lower leaves. Step 4 shows dipping the stem in white rooting hormone powder. Step 5 shows multiple cuttings planted in a terracotta pot of compost. Step 6 shows several young salvia plants thriving in small pots on a greenhouse shelf.

TL;DR The best time to take salvia cuttings is late summer — August and September — when growth is semi-ripe Softwood cuttings can also be taken in May and June from fresh new growth Take cuttings from non-flowering stems, 8–12cm long, just below a leaf node Root in gritty, free-draining compost in a warm, bright […]

Best Salvias for Pots and Containers UK

Salvia nemorosa in a terracotta pot on a stone patio — best salvias for pots UK

TL;DR The ultimate guide to choosing the best salvias for pots UK, tailored for your gardening needs. Introduction Container gardening and salvias are a natural match. Whether you’re working with a small patio or a balcony, salvias in pots give you flexibility that border planting doesn’t. The key is choosing the right variety and getting […]

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