Salvia Splendens Ellie

Description

(Salvia splendens ‘Ellie’)

SPECIAL QUALITIES

Appealing flowers of a pretty coral-pink shade. Easy to grow and almost always in flower in the warmer climates.

FLOWERS

Attractive coral pink flowers in 10 cm head that cover the bush for most of the year.

POSITION & USES

Plant in mass in a large cottage bed or as an edging plant along a path for a colourful year-round display. Enjoys warm sunny areas preferably in a coastal or airy location. Any well drained soil is suitable.

CULTIVATION

Prune off spent flowers to encourage re-flowering. A medium prune in late summer will help it keep its shape.

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 4-5
Habit A soft stemmed shrubby Salvia that matures in the first season.
Position Full Sun, Moderate Frost.
Height 1.1M
Width 90CM