Salvia ‘Cape Blue’

Common Name:
Salvia 'Cape Blue'

Description:
Salvia 'Cape Blue' is a compact and free-flowering perennial salvia, prized for its soft, sky-blue blooms and neat, rounded form. A selection of Salvia chamelaeagnea, this hardy shrub originates from South Africa and has adapted well to Australian conditions, making it a reliable performer in Melbourne gardens. The flowers appear in abundance from spring through to autumn, attracting bees, butterflies, and nectar-feeding birds. The foliage is slightly aromatic, and the plant responds well to pruning, which encourages repeat flowering and a dense, tidy habit. Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil, ‘Cape Blue’ is tolerant of dry spells once established and is ideal for use in mixed borders, coastal plantings, cottage gardens, and containers. Its cool-toned flowers contrast beautifully with warmer-coloured companion plants, offering a calming presence in any planting scheme.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 60–80 cm
Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Sky blue
Soft blue

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Drought Tolerant (once established)
Scented foliage
Perennial
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Coastal Gardens
Suitable for Informal Hedging

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Westringia
Grevillea (low-growing types)
Gaura
Leucophyta brownii
Coreopsis

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