Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue'

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SalviaPerennialFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

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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.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyes**yesDivideyes

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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