Salvia Nachtvlinder - Salvia Perennial Plant (3x 9Cm pots)

The Salvia 'Nachtvlinder', also known as the Salvia Perennial Plant, offers sumptuous summer color and attracts bees and other pollinators with its dark plum-purple flowers. These velvety blooms appear from late spring into autumn, creating a vibrant display. Its aromatic mid-green leaves release a sweet, blackcurrant-like scent when brushed against, adding another layer of sensory appeal to your garden.

This compact and bushy shrub thrives in full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Once established, it demonstrates excellent drought tolerance, making it a low-maintenance choice for various garden settings. Regular deadheading of spent flower spikes encourages continuous blooming, ensuring a prolonged period of vibrant color. In spring, pruning helps maintain its shape and vigor.

Salvia 'Nachtvlinder' is a versatile plant suitable for borders, containers, or gravel gardens. Its wildlife-friendly nature and reliability have earned it the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It grows to an eventual height of 0.75m and spread of 0.5m. When planting, incorporate compost to improve drainage and fertility, spacing plants 30-45cm apart and watering thoroughly. A generous mulch of well-rotted compost in early spring will further enhance its growth and flowering potential.