Salvia Plants * | Salvia Royal Bumble | 9Cm Pot

A Hardy, Shrubby, Red-Flowering Salvia . Position: Full Light (With A Little Shade During The Hottest Part Of The Day) Soil: Well-Drained Soil Rate Of Growth: Average Flowering Period: August To October Hardiness: Frost Hardy (May Need Winter Protection) Vibrant Red Flowers Clothe The Purple-Flushed Stems Of ‘Royal Bumble’ From Early Summer, Putting On An Eye-Catching Display In The Border. Tolerant Of Coastal Conditions And Lightly Dappled Shade, With Aromatic, Glossy, Deep-Green Leaves, This Bushy Salvia Will Keep Your Bees Busy To The First Frosts. Garden Care: To Prolong Flowering Remove The Flower Spikes As Soon As They Start To Fade. Apply A Generous 5-7Cm (2-3In) Mulch Of Well-Rotted Garden Compost Or Manure Around The Base Of The Plant In Spring. Protect From Excessive Cold And Waterlogged Soils.