One of those plants that every gardener should know about, tall and attractive, it grows well in good soil within a sunny position but also tolerates partial shade and a dry soil, even under trees.
Ever so dainty, with vibrant magenta pink flowers held over neat scented light green foliage, this shrubby evergreen Salvia flowers its socks off from midsummer into late autumn.
A long flowering cultivar, 'Dot's Delight' bears large, two toned, bright blue and white, hook-like flowers on green stems. Available for Mail Order from April - August
Commonly known as Prostrate Rosemary, this perennial is a compact evergreen shrub. Linear, needle-like, aromatic foliage sits beneath small, pale blue flowers during spring.
One to catch the eye in the garden and attract interest, 'Vatican Pink' is known for the bold branching spikes of pink and white flowers that rise from a bed of aromatic grey green foliage.
SALVIA sylvestris 'Crystal Blue' PBR (Color Spires Series)
Discovered as a chance seedling in a nursery field, this new introduction has a unique sky-blue colour that will make it a welcome addition to the garden. 'Crystal Blue' is a form of the Balkan clary,
Commonly known as 'Bog Sage', this tall Salvia produces short spikes of clear blue flowers on branching, mostly naked, stems above pointed green leaves.Available for Mail Order from April - August