Salvia patens 'Patio Sky Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
gentian sage
Salvia patens 'Patio Sky Blue'
Gentian Sage (Salvia patens 'Patio Sky Blue') is a beautiful and graceful flowering plant. A great addition to any garden, it features unique and stunning blue flowers atop a tall, clump-forming plant. Its blooms appear in the heat of summer and keep blooming through to autumn. Its sage-like foliage gives off an aromatic smell. It attracts bees and other pollinators and is drought-tolerant once established. A moderately fast grower, Gentian Sage can reach heights of up to 1.2 metres and makes an ideal edging or anchor for a garden bed. With its beautiful foliage and blooms, Gentian Sage will be a lovely addition to any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 10
Flowers:
Light blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Gentian sage should be kept regularly watered. Water lightly and frequently (about once a week or when the top 1 inch of soil is dry). Additionally, water more often during periods of extreme heat. When watering, ensure that the soil is moistened evenly throughout. As with all plants, make sure not to over-water. Be sure to also water around the base of the plant and not just from the top. If the leaves wilt or show signs of excessive water loss, water immediately.
sunlight
Gentian sage (Salvia patens 'Patio Sky Blue') does best in a spot that receives full sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. Although this plant can tolerate light shade, it will flower most profusely in the sun. When confined to partial shade, flowering may be sparse and flowers may be smaller than when growing in the sun. Gentian sage should be placed in an area that gets direct sunlight for the majority of the day for best plant health and blooming.
pruning
Pruning gentian sage (Salvia patens 'Patio Sky Blue') is important for keeping the plant healthy and encouraging new growth. Prune the plant during the late winter and early spring months, just before new growth begins. Trim off any dead or diseased stems and branches, as well as branches that appear weak or spindly. Use hand pruners or loppers to make clean cuts. If the gentian sage gets too tall or wide, carefully thin out some of the branches to maintain its shape. Be sure to leave enough healthy foliage to keep the plant healthy.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Salvia patens 'Patio Sky Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
