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Salvia x sylvestris 'Viola Klose'


Salvia x sylvestris 'Viola Klose' (Salvia x sylvestris)

The plant is deep purple - not blue; that's my camera's fault.



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What a show this early in the season!

19 May, 2014

 

It was from the plant fair, Meanie, but my S. 'Caradonna' are almost there. This one is an amazing colour. I hope I can find more of them!

20 May, 2014

 

More Salvia, or more purple Salvia?

20 May, 2014

 

This particular one, Meanie! Apparently, it's a new cultivar from Germany.

21 May, 2014

 

Ah, I see.
I find layering to be another useful way of propagating hardy Salvia. Not sure if if will be useful for this, it works best on fast growers that make woody stems, but it allows the new plant to remain outdoors over the winter rather than needing protection as stem cuttings do.
I did several S.glutinosa and a cultivar called Blue Spires last year.

21 May, 2014

 

That might work on the shrubby ones I have - thanks.

22 May, 2014



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