TL;DR Common salvia problems in UK gardens are almost always caused by one of five things: wrong position, poor drainage, incorrect pruning timing, frost damage or powdery mildew Most problems are fixable — and most are preventable with the right growing conditions from the start Salvias not flowering is usually a feeding, pruning or light […]
TL;DR Salvias fall into three groups: fully hardy, semi-hardy and tender Fully hardy salvias (nemorosa, sylvestris) stay in the ground year-round in most of the UK Semi-hardy types (microphylla, greggii) need frost protection but are borderline in sheltered gardens Tender salvias (guaranitica, patens, uliginosa) need lifting, cuttings or a frost-free space over winter The right […]
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.
Salvias are among the most vibrant plants you can grow in UK gardens. This complete guide covers choosing varieties, planting, watering and seasonal care.
Growing salvias from seed is easier than you might think. Follow our step-by-step UK guide — from sowing indoors in February to planting out after the last frost.
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.
Salvias are among the best plants for bees and butterflies. Discover which varieties attract the most pollinators and how to use them in your UK garden.
Everything you need to know about caring for salvias in the UK — from planting and pruning to overwintering and feeding for the longest possible flowering season.
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.
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