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black and blue salvias for sale

Are you searching for black and blue salvias for sale in New Zealand? Our nursery offers healthy, vibrant Salvia plants perfect for brightening up your garden with stunning hues. Black and blue salvias are renowned for their dramatic colour, attracting pollinators and adding year-round beauty to mixed borders, pots, and sunny garden beds. Whether you’re an avid gardener or just starting out, these salvias are easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and add a distinctive flair to any landscape. With our expert selection and helpful gardening tips, you can find the perfect black and blue salvia variety to suit your space and style.

Salvia African Sky

Salvia African Sky is an herbaceous perennial grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long, slender, flower spikes with small, sky-blue flowers that are very striking. The flowers sit neatly above the dark green foliage as it grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. Salvia African Sky is ideal for herb gardens, mixed plantings, cottage gardens, borders, or container growing. A mass planting really suits this plant and gives a very rewarding display.

Buy Salvia African Sky

From $26.93

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Perennials

Height: 40 cm

Spread: 40 cm

Flowering time: Summer, Autumn

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Salvia 'Blue Angel'

Salvia 'Blue Angel' is a beautiful perennial known for its soft blue flower spikes that appear generously across summer and autumn in New Zealand gardens. This elegant variety attracts bees and butterflies while providing calming colour and movement in beds borders and cottage plantings. Compact tidy and easy to grow it flowers repeatedly with minimal maintenance. Gardeners wanting gentle blue tones and long seasonal display will find Salvia 'Blue Angel' a delightful addition.

Buy Salvia 'Blue Angel'

From $26.93

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Perennials

Height: 40 cm

Spread: 40 cm

Flowering time: Summer, Autumn

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Why Choose Black and Blue Salvias?

Black and blue salvias, including Salvia guaranitica varieties, are celebrated for their striking indigo and black blooms. Their tubular flowers entice bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making your garden a haven for beneficial wildlife. These perennials thrive in New Zealand conditions, withstanding our variable weather and flourishing from spring through autumn. Their lush foliage and bold flower spikes provide a strong vertical accent, creating visual interest and complementing softer blooms.

Ideal Growing Conditions for Black and Blue Salvias

Black and blue salvias thrive in full sun and well-draining soil. They are resistant to most pests and diseases, making them low-maintenance and perfect for busy homeowners. Regular deadheading encourages reblooming, ensuring months of colour. Mulching around the base keeps roots cool and moisture consistent. These salvias are also excellent for containers, so you can enjoy their blooms on patios and balconies.

Companion Planting and Related Salvias

Pair your black and blue salvias with other hardy, colourful perennials for a layered look and extended interest. Consider mixing them with Salvia African Sky for a soft blue palette, or add the compact and vibrant Salvia 'Blue Angel' to intensify your border’s colour. For gardeners seeking unique foliage and flower forms, try Salvia corrugata, known for its bold leaves and blue blooms. If you prefer cool pastel shades, Salvia 'So Cool Pale Blue' offers a delicate touch, while Salvia So Cool Violet introduces vivid violet tones.

How to Buy Black and Blue Salvias

Browse our range of black and blue salvias for sale online. Each plant comes with detailed care instructions and our expert advice to help you grow thriving, beautiful salvias. With nationwide delivery, it’s simple to introduce these wonderful perennials to your garden, no matter your location in New Zealand.

Enhance Your Garden Today

Transform your outdoor space with black and blue salvias for sale from our nursery. Their easy-care nature, wildlife-friendly attributes, and rich colours make them an excellent choice for every gardener. Discover more varieties and gardening inspiration from our salvia collection, and let your garden shine with lush blooms and vibrant life.

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.