TL;DR Salvia microphylla is the longest-flowering salvia you can grow in a UK garden — many varieties bloom from May to the first frosts Semi-hardy (RHS H3–H4) — survives mild UK winters in sheltered gardens, needs protection in colder areas Full sun and free-draining soil are essential; waterlogging is the main cause of losses Light […]
TL;DR Salvia nemorosa is the most reliably hardy salvia for UK gardens — fully frost-hardy, drought-tolerant, and loved by bees Varieties range from deep indigo to soft pink, and from 20cm compact forms to 90cm border plants ‘Caradonna’ remains the definitive all-rounder — near-black stems, violet-blue flowers, RHS Award of Garden Merit The Sensation series […]
Salvia guaranitica ‘Argentine Skies’ is a rare, light-blue variety exclusive to Middleton Nurseries — a graceful, upright hardy salvia perfect for adding height and late-season colour to borders.
Salvia ‘Pink Velvet’ is a brand-new 2026 variety bred by David Dyson, exclusive to Middleton Nurseries — soft pink flower spikes with a refined, elegant habit.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Dancing Dolphin’ is a Middleton Nurseries exclusive — you won’t find this variety anywhere else in the UK. It’s a distinctive nemorosa selection with a delicate, arching flower spike that gives the plant an unusually graceful, animated quality compared to the more upright, rigid spikes of the standard nemorosa range. Like all Salvia […]
Meet Salvia Tropicolor Sunrise — a dazzling new arrival at Middleton Nurseries with vivid, sunset-toned blooms that bring bold colour to borders all season long.
The Tropicolor Series represents a revolution in salvia breeding — vibrant, long-flowering varieties that combine the best of hardy and tender characteristics.
Salvia ‘Pink Amistad’ made its mark at the BBC’s coverage of Chelsea Flower Show. Discover why this elegant, long-flowering salvia is one of our most popular varieties.
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