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salvia electric blue

If you're searching for a plant that combines dazzling colour with easy-care flair, salvia electric blue could be the perfect addition to your New Zealand garden. This vibrant perennial is cherished for its electric blue blooms, which appear throughout the warmer months and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Salvia electric blue stands out for its intense hue and tidy, upright growth, making it an eye-catching choice for borders, containers, and mixed flower beds. Whether you're hoping to brighten up a patio or create a show-stopping focal point in your landscape, salvia electric blue offers a lively splash of colour, resilient nature, and versatile performance.

Stunning, dark blue flowers on Salvia 'Blue Angel].

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.

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
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Salvia So Cool Violet

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Salvia So Cool Violet is a variety of Sage grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender, flower spikes that host masses of violet blue flowers. The flowers sit neatly above the mid-green foliage as it grows to 70 cm tall and 80 cm wide. Salvia So Cool Violet 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.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Why Choose Salvia Electric Blue?

Salvia electric blue is prized for its vivid flower spikes and lush green foliage. Its brilliant blossoms create a striking contrast against most garden plants, making it ideal for modern and cottage gardens alike. The plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating moderate drought and requiring minimal maintenance once established. It naturally resists pests and diseases, so you can enjoy lush growth and dazzling blooms with little intervention. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned gardener, salvia electric blue is a rewarding choice for those seeking both beauty and reliability.

Companion Planting Ideas

Salvia electric blue pairs beautifully with other salvias and flowering perennials to create dynamic displays. Consider combining it with Salvia 'Velocity Blue' for a harmonious colour palette, or mix with Salvia Amore to add subtle pink tones to your garden. You might also enjoy the soft blend of blue hues from Salvia 'Sallyfun Blue Emotion', Salvia 'So Cool Pale Blue', or Salvia 'Sallyfun Sky Blue'.

These combinations not only enhance visual appeal, but also encourage pollinators to frequent your garden. Salvias are known for their nectar-rich flowers, so planting several varieties can support local ecosystems and provide a long-lasting display.

Growing Tips for Salvia Electric Blue

To ensure your salvia electric blue thrives, choose a sunny location with good drainage and add organic matter to enrich the soil. Space plants about 40cm apart to allow for healthy air circulation and prevent overcrowding. During the first growing season, water regularly to help roots establish, then reduce watering as the plant matures. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage further blooms, and a light trim after flowering keeps the plant compact.

Salvia electric blue is generally frost-tender, so in cooler regions, consider mulching or growing it in containers that can be moved indoors. With the right care, you’ll enjoy abundant blue blossoms year after year.

Shop Salvias for a Colourful Garden

Ready to add spectacular blue blooms to your space? Explore our collection of salvias, including Salvia 'Velocity Blue', Salvia Amore, Salvia 'Sallyfun Blue Emotion', Salvia 'So Cool Pale Blue', and Salvia 'Sallyfun Sky Blue'. Each variety offers unique shades and textures, perfect for creating vibrant, pollinator-friendly borders and beds.


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