Description

A total show-off in the best way – ‘Black and Bloom’ Salvia turns heads with electric violet-blue blooms and dramatic near-black stems. This South London stunner brings late-summer colour and pollinator magic to borders, containers and balcony pots. Brilliant alongside ornamental grasses, cosmos, or echinacea for a bold, textured planting combo.

Plants supplied in a 2LTR growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 90–120cm (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 60–90cm


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  Flower Colour: Intense violet-blue with black calyces


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  Flowering Period: Mid-summer to first frost


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  Foliage: Bright green, lightly aromatic


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  Fragrant: Mildly – foliage has a subtle scent when brushed


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Half-hardy perennial – protect in winter or overwinter indoors


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Neutral to slightly acidic


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  Soil Type: Loam, chalk, sandy


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  Wildlife Friendly: Loved by bees, butterflies and hummingbird hawk-moths

Perfect For:

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  Urban gardens and stylish balcony displays


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  Wildlife-friendly borders


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  Dramatic seasonal colour in containers


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  Pairing with ornamental grasses and hot-colour planting schemes

How to Grow:

Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot in free-draining soil. Pinch out young tips to encourage bushiness and remove faded blooms to keep the show going. In colder areas, lift and overwinter indoors, or treat as an annual for effortless late-summer drama.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.