{"product_id":"blue-marvel-salvia-plants","title":"Blue Marvel Sage Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Marvel Sage Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Marvel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modern sage with a compact habit and large, satisfyingly chunky heads of blue flowers opening from maroon calyxes in Jun-October. To 30cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/salvia-plants-ornamental-sage\"\u003eSalvia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge, dense heads of violet blue flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: Jun-Oct\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage: Mid green\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo 30 x 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull sun, sheltered site\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAny well drained soil, likes chalk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Blue Marvel Sage\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalvias need close to full sun, and will grow near the coast in exposed locations. They're fully hardy, although their flowering season will be shortened somewhat in cold and windy places. They're happy on chalk, and like a light, well-drained but moist soil enriched with humus that doesn't remain wet in winter, so heavy clay isn't good. They're perfect for a Mediterranean or gravel garden, and are great in large containers. Established plants are drought resistant, but still want fairly consistent moisture in dry summer periods to flower really well.\u003cbr\u003e\nThey're perfect for a Mediterranean or gravel garden, and are great in large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeadhead promptly to get the most from the flowering season. Leave the withered foliage on the plants overwinter for protection, and trim them after the last spring frost, right down to new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulch lightly every year or two, ideally after a heavy spring rain when the soil has warmed up. Salvias don't need much fertility, so a little help goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA compact dwarf plant which makes it ideal for bedding. Why not mix it with pink or white petunias? Or for a classic look a plant with Carpet Patio Roses for a strong pink and purple colour combination. The combination would work in a large container too with a trailing ivy over the sides and combined with a silver and white Convolvulus cneorum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as Balkan Clary or Woodland Sage, it was formerly classified as Salvia x sylvestris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ 2 Litre","offer_id":54999126212934,"sku":"PERESALVNEMBLUMA-2L","price":14.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/blue-marvel-salvia-flowers-1.jpg?v=1755470177","url":"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/blue-marvel-salvia-plants","provider":"Ashridge Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}