Salvia Lake Series
These Salvias boast attractive, heart-shaped foliage and long lasting flowers that makes them superb container plants. Extremely versatile, plant them on the patio or in gardens, where they attract pollinators.
Botanical Name | Salvia x interspecific hybrid |
Common Name | Lake Series |
Key Features | A waterwise series of Salvia available in six seperate varieties, each producing gorgeous tubular flowers on tall stems from early summer through to late autumn. Varieties available in the series are: Lake Lagoda – Light Pink Lake McKenzie – Dark Purple Lake Spencer – Bright Purple Lake Victoria – Lilac Lake Tahoe – Mauve-Pink Strawberry Lake – Magenta |
Size | Grows 45-60cm height x 30cm width. |
Position | Prefers a well drained soil in a full sun location. An extremely hardy series, tolerates light frost, coastal conditions and extremes of heat once established. |
Description | Open-mouthed flowers contrast beautifully with their dark calyx and stems, creating a rich display that will last all summer. |
Cultural Notes | |
Landscape Ideas | A spectacular plant in containers, borders or lining garden beds and pathways. |
Water Requirements | Low – Medium |
- Full Sun
- Hardy
- Tolerates light Frost