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Salvia xjamensis 'Riverton Red'
Small erect shrub with aromatic, ovate dark green leaves and terminal racemes of two-lipped, velvety red flowers over a long period in summer and autumn. Best in a sunny site, in good garden soil. Avoid very dry sites. Trim in early spring to maintain its shape. Hardy. Selected and named at Marshwood Gardens in Invercargill.
Genus
Salvia
Species
xjamensis
Cultivar
'Riverton Red'
Common name
Salvia
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
DETAILS
Height
60 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Nourishment / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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