Salvia Oriental Dove ('Dysmau') (PBR)
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This shrubby perennial captivates with its exquisite floral display and aromatic foliage. 'Oriental Dove' boasts an upright, bushy habit adorned with vibrant lilac purple blooms featuring distinctive white-fringed lower lips that seem to glow against the fresh green leaves.
Flowering from midsummer through autumn, it bridges the August gap when earlier perennials fade and autumn bloomers have yet to shine. Its nectar-rich blossoms attract bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.
While hardy in most regions, protection may be needed during severe or prolonged winter frosts though it will tolerate cold providing the ground is freely draining.
Ideal for both containers and borders, this salvia combines beautifully with complementary hues like oranges, limes, blues, and deep pinks, creating a zesty, eye-catching display.
Flowering from midsummer through autumn, it bridges the August gap when earlier perennials fade and autumn bloomers have yet to shine. Its nectar-rich blossoms attract bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.
While hardy in most regions, protection may be needed during severe or prolonged winter frosts though it will tolerate cold providing the ground is freely draining.
Ideal for both containers and borders, this salvia combines beautifully with complementary hues like oranges, limes, blues, and deep pinks, creating a zesty, eye-catching display.
How to care for Salvia Oriental Dove ('Dysmau') (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:
0.8m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
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 dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
