Salvia 'Flower Child'

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SalviaPerennialFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Blue/Green

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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 invaluable in ornamental borders for their display of spiky flowers from summer through to autumn. Salvia 'Flower Child' has a more compact growth form compared with other salvias. Bright pink flowers provide a striking contrast to the darker, blue-green foliage. It's extremely popular with bees and makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results grow Salvia 'Flower Child' 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.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyesyesyesDivideyesyesyesPruneyes**yes

Salvia ‘Flower child’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Flower child’ 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 ‘Flower child’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Flower child’ 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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