A Beautiful & Versatile Addition to Any Garden

If you’re looking for a hardy, vibrant, and low-maintenance perennial, Salvia ‘Delice Gold and Wine’ is an excellent choice. This stunning ornamental sage features bicolored flowers, transitioning gracefully from deep pink to a soft white lip. Its long flowering season and compact growth habit make it a fantastic addition to borders, beds, containers, and cottage gardens.

Perfect for creating a lively summer display, this variety adds a touch of elegance and charm wherever it’s planted. While it is a hardy perennial, providing some winter protection in colder regions will help maintain its beauty year after year. With a mature height of 60cm and a spread of 50cm, it’s a great choice for both large and small garden spaces.

? How to Grow & Care for Salvia ‘Delice Gold and Wine’

? When to Plant

For best results, plant shrubby Salvias in spring, after the risk of late frosts has passed. This allows them the longest possible growing season to establish a strong root system before winter.

? If you purchase a Salvia later in the year, it’s best to overwinter it in a pot and plant it out the following spring.

?? Best Planting Position

To keep your Salvia healthy and thriving, choose a planting location with:

• ? Full sun – This variety thrives in a bright, sunny spot.
• ? Well-draining soil – Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
• ? Sheltered position in colder regions – A south-facing wall or a protected garden bed can help reduce frost damage.

? Soil & Feeding Requirements

Salvias are relatively low-maintenance plants, but they do benefit from occasional feeding:

• ? Soil Type: While they don’t require rich humus soil, they perform best in light, well-draining soil.
• ? Drought Tolerance: Salvias are known for their ability to withstand dry conditions, making them an excellent choice for low-water gardens.

? Feeding Tips

• ? Apply a general-purpose feed in late spring to encourage strong growth.
• ? Use a high-potash liquid feed during summer to promote abundant flowering.
• ? For container-grown Salvias, use John Innes No. 3 compost to provide the necessary nutrients.

?? Pruning & Maintenance

Proper pruning helps keep your Salvia bushy, healthy, and full of flowers.

? Spring Pruning (Late March)

After the last frost, trim back the top growth to encourage fresh shoots.
Wait until new growth emerges before performing a full cutback, similar to how you prune hardy fuchsias.

? Mid-Summer Pruning (Hampton Chop – Early July)

If you prefer a more compact plant, you can cut back your Salvia around the time of the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show.
This method may reduce flowering for 3-5 weeks, but it helps maintain a tidier shape.

? Why Choose Salvia ‘Delice Gold and Wine’?

? Long-lasting summer blooms – Enjoy a continuous display of pink and white flowers from late spring to autumn.
? Great for pollinators – Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects love it!
? Drought-tolerant & low-maintenance – Perfect for busy gardeners or areas with low rainfall.
? Compact & versatile – Ideal for borders, patio pots, or mixed planting schemes.
? Hardy perennial – With proper care, it will return year after year.

? Where to Buy Salvia ‘Delice Gold and Wine’

Salvia ‘Delice Gold and Wine’ is available from Middleton Nurseries, where we specialize in rare and high-quality plants. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, this easy-to-grow, beautiful Salvia is a perfect addition to any garden.

Salvia Microphylla

£8.75 -£25.00

Salvia Greggii

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