Description

Compact, vibrant, and a magnet for pollinators – Salvia ‘Sensation Violet’ adds structure and deep colour to sunny borders, containers, and mixed planting schemes. With its dense spikes of rich violet-purple flowers and aromatic foliage, this hardy perennial blooms over a long period and thrives in urban spaces. Combine with grasses, lavender, or echinacea for a soft, wildlife-friendly planting palette that performs beautifully in South London gardens.

Plants supplied in a 14CM grower’s pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 25–30cm


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  Mature Spread: 25–35cm


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  Flower Colour: Deep violet-purple


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  Flowering Period: Late spring to early autumn


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: Foliage is aromatic


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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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: Acid, neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies and hoverflies

Perfect For:

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  Coastal and urban gardens


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  Compact borders and containers


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  Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant designs


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  Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

How to Grow:

Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny spot. Deadhead faded blooms to encourage repeat flowering, and cut back after the first flush to maintain a tidy shape and promote fresh growth.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may vary from the one pictured.