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Salvia confertiflora
Large perennial with pungently-scented dark green leaves. Small velvety brick-red flowers on long spikes in late summer and autumn. Best in sun or semi-shade in well-drained soil with some protection from harsh frosts. Cut back after flowering. Semi-evergreen.
Genus
Salvia
Species
confertiflora
Cultivar
Common name
Sabra spike sage
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
Brazil
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Perennials
Category
Large, over 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.
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