Salvia Plants * | Salvia Ping Pong | 9Cm Pot

A Woody Evergreen Perennial With Aromatic Leaves And Reddish Pink Flowers. Position: Full Sun Soil: Moderately Fertile, Moist But Well-Drained Soil Rate Of Growth: Average Flowering Period: June To August Hardiness: Frost Hardy (May Need Winter Protection) An Upright, Woody Perennial Salvia With Spikes Of Luscious Deep Pink, Two-Lipped Flowers Held By Purple Calyces. This Late Summer, And Into Autumn, Sturdy Sage Has Aromatic Leaves And Exceptionally Free-Flowering Blooms Making It An Ideal Candidate For A Pop Of Hot Pink In The Middle Or Back Of Borders, As Well As A Great Choice For Sunny, Low Maintenance Containers. Pair It With Salvia ‘Caradonna’ Or Penstemon ‘Raven’ For A Late Summer, Richly Coloured Combination. Garden Care: To Prolong Flowering Remove The Flower Spikes As Soon 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. Prune Back Around A Third Of The Plant, Making The Cut Just Above A Pair Of Leaves This Will Maintain The Structure And Provide A Sturdy Base For New Growth. Protect From Excessive Cold And Waterlogged Soils.