Salvia greggii Mirage Deep Purple ('Balmirdepur') (PBR) (Mirage Series)

salvia

Eventual height & spread

Salvia greggii Mirage Deep Purple ('Balmirdepur') (PBR) (Mirage Series)

salvia

  • 9cm pot
  • £6.99
  • discontinued
  • 3 × 9cm pots
  • £14.49 £20.97
  • discontinued
Delivery options
  • Standard £5.95
  • Position: full light (with shade from hot sun)
  • Soil: well-drained
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: May to September
  • Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)

    Forming part of a new range of salvia hybrids, 'Mirage Deep Purple' produces masses of richly coloured flowers all summer long, on compact, well-branched plants. Mix with rich pinks or oranges for an eye-catching display, or for a more soothing combination, team it with silver foliage and pastel pinks. It's great in pots - or near the front of a sunny border.

  • Garden care: To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon as they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.