This unique variety of Salvia is native to China and Japan, offering a rare and striking addition to any garden. Salvia ‘Miltiorrhiza’ is a graceful perennial that produces elegant spikes of lavender-blue flowers in summer. These blooms rise above the foliage, creating a delicate contrast and infusing the garden with a soft, luminous touch. Its distinctive blue hue will undoubtedly stand out, adding both beauty and wonder to any outdoor space.

Salvia Miltiorrhiza is not only admired for its beauty but also for its significant role in the field of medicine. This perennial plant is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine, where its roots have long been used for their healing properties.

With its bold and captivating appearance, Salvia ‘Miltiorrhiza’ is sure to enhance your garden, bringing vibrant colour and visual interest. This versatile variety is ideal for both traditional cottage gardens and modern landscapes, effortlessly blending into any setting. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s a perfect choice for gardeners of all skill levels looking to add something special to their garden.

With its abundance of upright, flower spikes and branching habit, this variety is an excellent choice for cutting. It adds striking beauty to both fresh and dried floral arrangements. 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 15–20°C. This warm, humid temperature will encourage the seeds to germinate.

Seedlings typically take 15-21 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.