Bumblesky Salvia

Key Features:
Size & Growth: Bumblesky Salvia typically grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches with a spread of 12 to 15 inches. Its compact, upright growth makes it perfect for smaller spaces, garden beds, and container gardening.
Foliage: Features aromatic, green leaves that provide a lush backdrop to the plant’s vibrant blooms. The foliage is often deeply serrated and adds texture and visual interest to the garden throughout the growing season.
Flowers: Produces long, dense spikes of vivid sky-blue flowers with a subtle, pleasant fragrance. The striking blue color stands out beautifully against the green foliage and adds a refreshing touch to any garden.
Blooming Time: Blooms from mid-summer to fall, typically from July to October. The long-lasting flower spikes provide continuous color and interest throughout the growing season.
Disease Resistance: Known for its robustness and resistance to common pests and diseases affecting salvias, such as powdery mildew and aphids. Its hardy nature ensures reliable performance and longevity 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 sky-blue blooms make Bumblesky Salvia a standout addition to any garden design.
Cut Flowers: Suitable for use as cut flowers in floral arrangements, where the beautiful blue color and elegant form add a touch of sophistication 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 15 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 serene beauty and vibrant color of Bumblesky Salvia to your garden. Its enchanting sky-blue blooms, attractive foliage, and low-maintenance requirements make it a valuable and versatile addition to any landscape design.