Bumbleberry Salvia

Key Features:
Size & Growth: Bumbleberry Salvia typically grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches with a spread of 12 to 18 inches. It features an upright, bushy growth habit that makes it ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers.
Foliage: Displays aromatic, green leaves that provide a lush backdrop to the plant’s colorful blooms. The foliage adds texture and interest even when the plant is not in flower.
Flowers: Produces long spikes of vibrant bicolor flowers, typically in shades of deep magenta and purple. The flowers are known for their striking appearance and unique color combination, creating a bold visual impact.
Blooming Time: Blooms from mid-summer to fall, typically from July to October. The long-lasting flowers provide continuous color and interest throughout the growing season.
Disease Resistance: Generally resistant to common pests and diseases affecting salvias, such as powdery mildew and aphids. Its robust nature ensures reliable performance in various garden conditions.
Soil & Light Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Ensuring good drainage and adequate sunlight are key for optimal growth and flowering.
Care Instructions: Requires minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering during dry periods helps keep the plant hydrated. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage additional flowering and improve the plant’s appearance. Light pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain the plant’s shape and remove any dead or damaged stems.
Uses:
Ornamental: Ideal for adding vibrant color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. The striking bicolor blooms make Bumbleberry Salvia a standout addition to any garden design.
Cut Flowers: Suitable for use as cut flowers in floral arrangements, where the bold colors and vertical form add a touch of elegance and charm.
Pollinator Garden: Perfect for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, due to its colorful flowers and ecological value.
Planting & Maintenance:
Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and place the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container. Space multiple plants about 12 to 18 inches apart to accommodate their mature spread.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and during dry periods to help establish the plant. Once established, it requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged stems and to shape the plant.
Add the vivid color and charming presence of Bumbleberry Salvia to your garden. Its unique bicolor blooms, attractive foliage, and low-maintenance requirements make it a valuable and versatile addition to any landscape design.