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Salvia candelabrum

Salvia candelabrum · Perennial

Hardiness
None Not rated by RHS (to None)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
50–100 cm × 10–50 cm
Soil
light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; good on chalky soil
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Root and foot rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, especially during winter dormancy.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a suitable fungicide if infection becomes severe.

Honey fungus: Remove infected plants and improve soil drainage to prevent spread to neighbouring plants.

Verticillium wilt: Avoid planting in soil previously affected by the disease and remove infected material.

Winter dieback: Grow in light, well-drained soil and provide mulch for protection in colder areas.

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