{"product_id":"salvia-turquoise-kisses","title":"Salvia ‘Turquoise Kisses’","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eSage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"41\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eSalvia ‘Turquoise Kisses’ is a compact, floriferous perennial prized for its vivid turquoise-blue to violet-blue flowers and long flowering season. This striking variety brings a fresh burst of cool-toned colour to the garden, with masses of upright flower spikes held above neat, bushy foliage from spring through to autumn in Melbourne conditions. Its tidy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, cottage-style plantings, pollinator gardens and decorative pots, where it provides strong visual impact without overwhelming surrounding plants. Best grown in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil, it is a hardy and low-maintenance performer once established, with regular deadheading or light trimming helping to encourage continuous blooming. Highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects, ‘Turquoise Kisses’ is ideal for adding prolonged colour, movement and pollinator interest to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e• Shrub - Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e• Height: 40–60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e• Width: 40–60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e• Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e• Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e• Flowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e• Flowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e• Flowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e• Turquoise-blue\u003cbr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e• Violet-blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e• Suitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e• Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e• Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e• Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e• Herbaceous\u003cbr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e• Long flowering\u003cbr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e• Heat tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e• Compact habit\u003cbr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e• Suitable for borders and edging\u003cbr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e• Low maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eGenerally regarded as non-toxic to humans, dogs and cats, though ingestion of plant material may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset in sensitive individuals or pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1802\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e• Gaura\u003cbr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e• Lavender\u003cbr data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e• Verbena\u003cbr data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e• Coreopsis\u003cbr data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e• Echinacea\u003cbr data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e• Nepeta\u003cbr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e• Heuchera\u003cbr data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e• Achillea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1802\" 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":47665295524005,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Salvia_TurquoiseKisses.jpg?v=1774739907","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/salvia-turquoise-kisses","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}