Salvia horminum ‘Oxford Blue’

Description

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Salvia horminum ‘Oxford Blue’ also known as Salvia viridis, speaks or it’s self with it’s stunning deep blue almost purple bracts, featuring veins in a deeper shade. These elegant blooms rise above the foliage, creating a stunning delicate contrast and adding a luminous touch to any garden. Its soft, delicacy makes it an ideal addition to garden borders or containers, where it gracefully complements both bold, vibrant foliage and more subdued, delicate plants. Whether planted in groups for a dramatic display or as a striking solitary specimen, Salvia ‘Oxford Blue’ adds an enchanting touch, transforming your outdoor space into a place of magic and wonder.

Whether planted in groups for a dramatic display or as a standout solitary specimen, Salvia ‘Oxford Blue’ makes a delicate statement in any garden. It’s two toned blue/purple flowers blending beautifully with it’s green foliage, creating a captivating display that is sure to inspire. This easy to grow variety, producing abundant stems and multiple cuts makes it a great versatile crop for cutting and drying.

Over an extended flowering period from May to October, they produce an abundance of upright, long-lasting flower spikes that add striking beauty to both fresh and dried flower arrangements. The blooms continue to flourish until the first frost, offering vibrant colour and texture well into the cooler months.

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Sow seeds from March to April in pots or seedling trays, spreading them evenly on the surface of moist compost, a light sprinkle of soil is all that’s needed to gently cover the seeds. Once your seeds are sown, place the pots or trays in a warm, controlled environment such as a greenhouse or propagator, maintaining a consistent temperature between 18-24°C. This warm, humid environment will encourage the seeds to germinate. Seedlings typically take 15-21 days to appear. During this time, monitor the compost to keep it moist, but avoid overwatering, which can cause the seeds to rot.

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Once your seedlings are established, transplant them into larger pots to accommodate their growth. From end of May gradually acclimate them to cooler conditions by hardening them off over 7-10 days, allowing the plants to adjust to outdoor conditions. Before planting them outside, ensure the soil is sandy, well-drained, and the site receives full sun. Pinch out growing tip to encourage new bushy growth. Deadhead spent flowers if you prefer to prevent self-seeding. Avoid pruning old stems until new growth begins to appear in the spring. The best time to divide perennial Salvias is early spring, before new growth starts to emerge.

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