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Salvia greggii Mirage Deep Purple ('Balmirdepur') (PBR) (Mirage Series)
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Forming part of a new range of salvia hybrids, Salvia greggii 'Mirage Deep Purple' produces masses of richly coloured flowers all...
9cm pot
available to order from spring
3 × 9cm pots
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Plant description
Forming part of a new range of salvia hybrids, Salvia greggii 'Mirage Deep Purple' produces masses of richly coloured flowers all summer long, on compact, well-branched plants. Mix with rich pinks or oranges for an eye-catching display, or for a more soothing combination, team it with silver foliage and pastel pinks. It's great in pots - or near the front of a sunny border.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Salvia greggii Mirage Deep Purple ('Balmirdepur') (PBR) (Mirage Series):
When planting this Salvia, improve drainage by incorporating compost and adding horticultural grit or sand to heavier soils. Space plants 30-45cm (12-18in) apart and water thoroughly.
Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage continuous blooming. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted bark or gravel in early spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid manure-based mulches, which can be too rich.
Feed with a high-potash fertiliser, such as tomato feed, once growth resumes in spring to promote flowering. Water regularly during dry spells but ensure the soil remains well-drained to prevent root rot.
In colder regions, it may die back, so provide winter protection by applying a dry mulch around the base or lifting and potting up plants to overwinter in a frost-free location.
Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage continuous blooming. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted bark or gravel in early spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid manure-based mulches, which can be too rich.
Feed with a high-potash fertiliser, such as tomato feed, once growth resumes in spring to promote flowering. Water regularly during dry spells but ensure the soil remains well-drained to prevent root rot.
In colder regions, it may die back, so provide winter protection by applying a dry mulch around the base or lifting and potting up plants to overwinter in a frost-free location.
Please note:
This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
