Salvia 'Sirius Blue'

$5.00

Salvia 'Sirius Blue' — compact, long-blooming sage with vivid sky-blue flowers and aromatic grey-green foliage. Ideal for Australian gardens, it forms tidy mounds (about 40–60 cm high) that attract bees, butterflies, and nectar-feeding birds. Flowers appear on upright spikes from spring through autumn in most climates; in mild regions flowering can be nearly continuous.

Growing tips

  • Position: Full sun for best colour and flowering; tolerates light afternoon shade in hotter inland areas.

  • Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils but avoid waterlogged sites.

  • Water: Moderate water; drought-tolerant once established. Reduce watering in winter.

  • Care: Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Light pruning after major flushes keeps plants compact. In cooler southern regions, protect from heavy frost or grow in containers that can be moved.

  • Pests/diseases: Generally trouble-free; watch for soft scale or root rot in poorly drained soils.

Uses

  • Borders, mixed perennial beds, cottage-style plantings, and pollinator gardens.

  • Excellent for massing or edging and for containers on patios and balconies.

Origin and notes Salvia 'Sirius Blue' is an open, garden-worthy selection prized for its clean, intense blue tone and reliable performance across a range of Australian conditions. Plant in spring or autumn for best establishment.

100 seeds per packet

Salvia 'Sirius Blue' — compact, long-blooming sage with vivid sky-blue flowers and aromatic grey-green foliage. Ideal for Australian gardens, it forms tidy mounds (about 40–60 cm high) that attract bees, butterflies, and nectar-feeding birds. Flowers appear on upright spikes from spring through autumn in most climates; in mild regions flowering can be nearly continuous.

Growing tips

  • Position: Full sun for best colour and flowering; tolerates light afternoon shade in hotter inland areas.

  • Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils but avoid waterlogged sites.

  • Water: Moderate water; drought-tolerant once established. Reduce watering in winter.

  • Care: Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Light pruning after major flushes keeps plants compact. In cooler southern regions, protect from heavy frost or grow in containers that can be moved.

  • Pests/diseases: Generally trouble-free; watch for soft scale or root rot in poorly drained soils.

Uses

  • Borders, mixed perennial beds, cottage-style plantings, and pollinator gardens.

  • Excellent for massing or edging and for containers on patios and balconies.

Origin and notes Salvia 'Sirius Blue' is an open, garden-worthy selection prized for its clean, intense blue tone and reliable performance across a range of Australian conditions. Plant in spring or autumn for best establishment.

100 seeds per packet