Salvia 'Merleau Blue'

How to grow Salvia 'Merleau Blue' in NZ

Salvia 'Merleau Blue' thrives in full sun with free draining soil and moderate watering during establishment. Once mature it tolerates dry spells well and continues to flower strongly in warm conditions. Plant in spring when soil has warmed and allow room for airflow to maintain healthy foliage. Suitable for most NZ regions including coastal areas it performs best when given strong sunlight and a lightly enriched soil.

Salvia 'Merleau Blue' care tips

Salvia 'Merleau Blue' is easy care and benefits from deadheading which promotes longer flowering. Trim lightly mid season if shape becomes open or stretched. Water during extended dry periods but avoid heavy waterlogging as drainage supports good plant health. A light spring feed helps boost early growth set and flowering. With simple seasonal maintenance this salvia stays compact colourful and productive for months.

Salvia 'Merleau Blue' size spacing and growth rate

Salvia 'Merleau Blue' typically reaches 30 to 50 centimetres tall and similar width forming a tidy upright clump. Space plants 30 to 45 centimetres apart to allow natural spread and airflow. Growth is quick in warm months and flowering is steady through the season with deadheading. Buyers can expect reliable performance and first season flowering with increasing fullness over time.

Landscaping uses for Salvia 'Merleau Blue'

Salvia 'Merleau Blue' offers bold yet refined blue colour for cottage gardens borders wildlife plantings and modern perennial landscapes. It pairs beautifully with white pink yellow and silver foliage plants and looks superb in repeated clusters or mass planted for a colour ribbon effect. Also ideal for patio pots where its vibrant blooms can be appreciated closely. This variety brings life movement and seasonal colour richness outdoors.

Why buy Salvia 'Merleau Blue' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZs most trusted plant nursery supplying premium Salvia 'Merleau Blue' plants grown for vigour and season long flowering. Our plants are well rooted healthy and packed securely for nationwide delivery. Customers gain access to expert care guidance ensuring strong establishment and ongoing performance. For vivid blue colour great pollinator attraction and reliable garden value Salvia 'Merleau Blue' from The Plant Company is an excellent choice.