Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Perennial salvias are worth their weight in gold in ornamental borders, thanks to their summer-long displays of spiky, nectar-rich flowers. Salvia 'Serenade' has deep purple stems, on which luminescent violet blooms appear from May to November. It can grow reasonably tall, to around 70cm. It's more tolerant of partial shade than other cultivars, although it does best in full sun. It's extremely popular with bees and makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results grow Salvia 'Serenade' in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage flowers into mid-autumn. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Plants may need protection in the harshest winters.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Flowersyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Divideyesyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyesyes
Pruneyesyes

Salvia ‘Serenade’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Serenade’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. 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 known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Salvia ‘Serenade’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Serenade’ 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
Plants that go well with Salvia 'Serenade'
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