Salvia ‘Royal Purple’

Common Name:
Salvia ‘Royal Purple’
Common name – Sage

Description:
Salvia ‘Royal Purple’ is a bold and reliable perennial valued for its rich royal purple flower spikes and aromatic grey-green foliage. Producing an abundance of upright blooms from spring through summer and often well into autumn in Melbourne’s temperate climate, this variety delivers long-lasting colour and strong vertical interest in garden beds and borders. The tubular flowers are highly attractive to bees and nectar-feeding birds, bringing movement and life to the garden. Its bushy, well-branched growth habit makes it ideal for mass planting, cottage-style gardens, and contemporary landscapes alike. ‘Royal Purple’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating Melbourne’s dry summer conditions once established. Light pruning after each flowering flush will encourage repeat blooms and maintain a compact, tidy form.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 60–90 cm
Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Royal purple

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Herbaceous
Perennial
Drought Tolerant once established
Long Flowering Season
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Cottage Gardens

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Echinacea
Gaura
Achillea
Lavender
Nepeta

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.