GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Salvia

Salvia nemorosa · Perennial

Hardiness
H7 Very hardy (to below −20°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
50–100 cm × 10–50 cm
Soil
light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Powdery mildew: Ensure good air circulation and apply a fungicide if severe; resistant cultivars are preferred.

Vine weevil: Check roots when buying potted plants and use biological nematodes in soil during autumn.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate-based pellets around plants.

Root rot: Plant in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering; improve drainage with grit if necessary.

Aphids: Spray off with a strong jet of water or introduce natural predators like ladybirds.

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