Salvia Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) (PBR)
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Bright cherry-pink tubular flowers held on upright stems bring vivid colour to borders, pots, and window boxes throughout the summer...
9cm pot
£12.99
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3 × 9cm pots
£35.00
£11.67 each
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Plant description
Bright cherry-pink tubular flowers held on upright stems bring vivid colour to borders, pots, and window boxes throughout the summer and well into autumn. Compact in habit, plants reach just 40-45cm tall (16-18in), making them perfect for smaller spaces, patio containers, and season-long displays in window boxes.
Salvia 'Lake Garda' combines eye-catching flowers with neat, bushy growth, offering the impact of larger salvias like 'Amistad' but in a more manageable size. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing good drought tolerance once established.
Ideal for pollinator-friendly planting, the blooms attract bees and butterflies while providing a reliable splash of colour over a long season. Low maintenance and versatile, this perennial works equally well in modern container displays or traditional mixed borders.
Salvia 'Lake Garda' combines eye-catching flowers with neat, bushy growth, offering the impact of larger salvias like 'Amistad' but in a more manageable size. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing good drought tolerance once established.
Ideal for pollinator-friendly planting, the blooms attract bees and butterflies while providing a reliable splash of colour over a long season. Low maintenance and versatile, this perennial works equally well in modern container displays or traditional mixed borders.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Salvia Lake Garda ('Tl993') (Salgoon Series) (PBR):
When planting, incorporate compost to improve drainage and fertility, spacing plants 30-45cm (12-18in) apart and watering thoroughly.
To keep the plant blooming throughout the season, promptly remove flower spikes as soon as they begin to fade - this deadheading encourages the plant to produce more flowers rather than putting energy into seed production.
In early spring, apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and provide essential nutrients as it breaks down. Ensure the mulch is spread evenly, but keep it away from the stems to prevent rot.
Regular watering, particularly in dry spells, will help maintain healthy growth, but be careful not to waterlog the soil, as this salvia prefers well-drained conditions.
To keep the plant blooming throughout the season, promptly remove flower spikes as soon as they begin to fade - this deadheading encourages the plant to produce more flowers rather than putting energy into seed production.
In early spring, apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and provide essential nutrients as it breaks down. Ensure the mulch is spread evenly, but keep it away from the stems to prevent rot.
Regular watering, particularly in dry spells, will help maintain healthy growth, but be careful not to waterlog the soil, as this salvia prefers well-drained conditions.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
