Salvia 'African Sky'
Salvia chamelaeagnea 'African Sky'
PSAAF
A very tough salvia for both sun and shade, and withstands long periods without water. Prominent flowers on open sparse upright stems. Cut back to the ground in winter and to develop a cluster of stems from the rootstock.
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Product information
A very tough salvia tolerant of full sun, shade, coastal conditions and light frost. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and long flowering from spring through to autumn, with each 10-15cm flower stem opening gradually from the base to the tip. Aromatic light green foliage and prominent two-toned pale mauve-blue and white flowers on open upright stems. This upright salvia can be left to develop as a strong thicket, suitable as a windbreak or hedge. Attractive to bees and beneficial insects.
Shipping information
Plant orders:
1–14 plants: $14.50
15–29 plants: $25.00
30+ plants: $35.50
Seeds can be added for no additional charge.
Plants with any other combination of hardware, books, bulbs or tubers:
1–14 plants: $29.00
15–29 plants: $39.50
30+ plants: $50.00
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Product Information
A very tough salvia tolerant of full sun, shade, coastal conditions and light frost. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and long flowering from spring through to autumn, with each 10-15cm flower stem opening gradually from the base to the tip. Aromatic light green foliage and prominent two-toned pale mauve-blue and white flowers on open upright stems. This upright salvia can be left to develop as a strong thicket, suitable as a windbreak or hedge. Attractive to bees and beneficial insects.How to grow
Highly adaptable and tough plant for sun or shade. Withstands long periods without water and tolerant of coastal conditions and light frost. Prune back by half after flowering has finished to maintain a compact growth habit, and to ground level every 2-3 years to regenerate.
Growing information
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Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Drought tolerant
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Herbaceous/Semi-Deciduous
Height:
1.5m
Width:
1.2m
Flower colour:
Blue
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