Salvia canariensis
Canary Island Sage
Dense clusters of lilac flowers from showy rose-purple calyces. Downy pale grey-green wrinkled leaves. Prune hard in spring. Needs a dry winter and may then survive down to -8 or -9oC May resprout when killed to ground by a hard winter. Needs sun and very good drainage 5ft
| Hardiness: | Borderline hardy |
|---|---|
| Longevity: | Short lived perennial |
| Habit: | Evergreen |
| Growing Condition: | Dry sun |
| Season: | Summer |
| Good For: | Deer Resistant |
| Good For: | Long Blooming |
| Good For: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Good For: | Slug Resistant |
| Good For: | Wildlife Friendly |
| Good For: | Fragrance |
| Good For: | Cut flower |
| Flower Colour: | Purple |
| Foliage Colour: | Grey-green |
| Germination: | Sow in spring, thinly and shallowly. Keep warm (60-70oF) till germinates, then cooler |
Seed
10 seeds per pack (approx).
