Bumblesnow Salvia

Key Features:
Size & Growth: Bumblesnow Salvia typically grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches with a spread of 12 to 15 inches. Its compact and bushy growth makes it well-suited for garden beds, borders, and container gardening.
Foliage: Features aromatic, green leaves that provide a lush backdrop to the plant’s pristine white blooms. The foliage is typically deeply serrated and adds texture and interest even when the plant is not in flower.
Flowers: Produces long spikes of pure white flowers with a subtle, pleasant fragrance. The white blooms create a striking contrast against the green foliage and stand out beautifully in any garden setting.
Blooming Time: Blooms from mid-summer to fall, usually from July to October. The long-lasting flower spikes provide continuous color and elegance throughout the growing season.
Disease Resistance: Known for its resilience and resistance to common pests and diseases affecting salvias, such as powdery mildew and aphids. Its robust nature ensures reliable performance and longevity in a variety of 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 is 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 enhance the plant’s appearance. Light pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain the plant’s shape and removes any dead or damaged stems.
Uses:
Ornamental: Ideal for adding a touch of elegance and brightness to garden beds, borders, and containers. The striking white blooms make Bumblesnow Salvia a standout feature in any garden design.
Cut Flowers: Suitable for use as cut flowers in floral arrangements, where the pristine white color and graceful form add sophistication and charm.
Pollinator Garden: Perfect for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, due to its beautiful 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 pure elegance of Bumblesnow Salvia to your garden. Its stunning white blooms, attractive foliage, and low-maintenance requirements make it a valuable and versatile addition to any landscape design.