Salvia × jamensis Violette de Loire ('Barsal) (PBR)
sage Violet de Loire
This long-flowering, richly-coloured perennial brings depth and warmth to summer borders and containers alike. Upright, bushy growth is clothed in fresh green, aromatic foliage, releasing a pleasant 'blackcurrant-esque' scent when brushed past, making it ideal for planting near paths, seating areas or doorways. From early summer right through to the first frosts, velvet-textured, hooded flowers appear in deep plum and violet tones, held clearly above the foliage and offering excellent visibility and impact.
Salvia × jamensis ‘Violette de Loire’ thrives in a sunny, open position with freely draining soil and will cope well with drier conditions once established. It performs just as well in pots as it does in the ground, bringing reliable colour to patios and terraces, and its long nectar-rich flowering season makes it a magnet for bees and other pollinators. Semi-evergreen in mild winters and easy to care for, this is a practical, hardworking choice that rewards modest maintenance requirements, once established, with months of colour.
Salvia × jamensis ‘Violette de Loire’ thrives in a sunny, open position with freely draining soil and will cope well with drier conditions once established. It performs just as well in pots as it does in the ground, bringing reliable colour to patios and terraces, and its long nectar-rich flowering season makes it a magnet for bees and other pollinators. Semi-evergreen in mild winters and easy to care for, this is a practical, hardworking choice that rewards modest maintenance requirements, once established, with months of colour.
How to care for Salvia × jamensis Violette de Loire ('Barsal') (PBR):
When planting, improve drainage by incorporating compost and adding horticultural grit or sand to heavier soils. Space plants 30-45cm (12-18in) apart and water thoroughly.
Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage continuous blooming. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted bark or gravel in early spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid manure-based mulches, which can be too rich.
Feed with a high-potash fertiliser, such as tomato feed, once growth resumes in spring to promote flowering. Water regularly during dry spells but ensure the soil remains well-drained to prevent root rot.
In colder regions, it may die back, so provide winter protection by applying a dry mulch around the base or lifting and potting up plants to overwinter in a frost-free location.
Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage continuous blooming. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted bark or gravel in early spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid manure-based mulches, which can be too rich.
Feed with a high-potash fertiliser, such as tomato feed, once growth resumes in spring to promote flowering. Water regularly during dry spells but ensure the soil remains well-drained to prevent root rot.
In colder regions, it may die back, so provide winter protection by applying a dry mulch around the base or lifting and potting up plants to overwinter in a frost-free location.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.75m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
9cm pot
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