Description
(Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria White’)
SPECIAL QUALITIES
A free flowering plant that makes a great show when planted en masse.
FLOWERS
Each plant produces many upright spikes of pure white flowers throughout the warmer months
POSITION & USES
Plant in a sunny position in normal garden soil to which fertiliser has been added. Victoria White is best used in large groups for mass effect. It also makes a great show in pots with other perennials.
CULTIVATION
Cut approximately 10cm from the ground after flowering. A second flowering may result. Cut again at the beginning of winter.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.
WATER RATING
- Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
- Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
- Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.
Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.
CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.
Herb Attributes
Plants Needed per Square Metre | 10-12 |
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Habit | A dense, many branched, low growing perennial plant. |
Position | Full Sun, Moderate Frost. |
Height | 45CM |
Width | 40CM |