Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue' bears large, pale blue, hooded flowers, in contrast with fresh, green foliage. It’s perfect for growing in herbaceous borders, the greenhouse or conservatory, where it provides a long season of nectar and pollen for bees.

For best results grow Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue' in a sheltered, sunny spot in well-drained soil. Lift the whole plant in the autumn, cut it back and store the tubers similarly to dahlia tubers until spring. In milder regions plants can be left in situ but may benefit from a covering of horticultural fleece.

Plant calendar

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Salvia ‘Cambridge blue’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Cambridge blue’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Salvia ‘Cambridge blue’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Cambridge blue’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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