{"product_id":"salvia-aztec-blue","title":"Salvia ‘Aztec Blue’","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eAztec Blue Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eSalvia ‘Aztec Blue’ is a striking, late-season flowering perennial renowned for its vivid sky-blue blooms and tall, airy presence in the garden. Producing elegant spikes of intense azure-blue flowers with contrasting dark calyces, this variety creates a dramatic display from late summer through autumn, right when many other plants begin to fade. The aromatic green foliage forms a lush backdrop to the upright flowering stems, adding both texture and movement to borders and informal plantings. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, ‘Aztec Blue’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing good drought tolerance once established. It performs best with protection from heavy frost and benefits from pruning in late winter to encourage fresh, vigorous growth in spring. Ideal for cottage gardens, mixed perennial borders, and feature plantings, this salvia is highly attractive to bees and birds, bringing vibrant colour and life to the garden late in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e*Shrub - Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eHeight: 1.5–2 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eWidth: 1–1.5 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e*Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e*Flowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e*Flowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eBright blue\u003cbr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eAzure blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e*Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e*Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e*Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eAromatic foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eIdeal for Cottage Gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eSuitable for Cut Flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eGenerally regarded as non-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1592\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eEchinacea\u003cbr data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eGaura\u003cbr data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003cbr data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eRudbeckia\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1592\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.\u003cbr\u003ePGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. \u003cbr\u003eVisit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P.G.A.","offers":[{"title":"14CM","offer_id":47497372106917,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Salvia_AztecBlue.jpg?v=1771111930","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/salvia-aztec-blue","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}