Salvia ‘Amplexicaulis’

Salvia ‘Amplexicaulis’ is a tall-growing variety with a growth habit resembling that of the Salvia nemorosa family. Its striking violet-blue flower spikes emerge from aromatic foliage, filling the garden with a delightful fragrance. It would surely be a fantastic addition to any garden.

This variety is sure to brighten your garden, adding drama with it’s vibrant colour and visual appeal. Its versatility makes it perfect for both traditional cottage gardens and contemporary landscapes, seamlessly blending into any environment. It’s violet-blue colour pairs beautifully with light greens, oranges and darker shades of pink.

Attracting a variety of pollinators, this plant is a fantastic addition to any pollinator-friendly garden. Its powerful fragrance offers a delightful scent, filling the air with a refreshing scent each time you pass by. With its easy-growing nature, this variety is an ideal choice for gardeners of all skill levels.

With its abundance of upright, flower spikes and branching habit, this variety is an excellent choice for cutting. It adds stunning beauty to both fresh and dried floral arrangements, while also infusing your home with a lovely fragrance. The blooms continue to thrive until the first frost, providing vibrant colour and texture well into the cooler months.

Sow seeds from March to April in pots/seedling trays spreading them evenly on the surface of moist well-drained soil, 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 temperature will encourage the seeds to germinate.

Seedlings typically taking anywhere from 14-20 days to appear. During this time, monitor the compost to make sure it is well-draining but moist, 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.