Salvia candelabrum - Cultivation Notes
This variegated hardy Salvia requires a sheltered warm location in full sun. This is a culinary sage so well suited to planting as part of a herb garden. Tolerating hot dry conditions and flourishing on most decent free draining garden soils, including chalky or sandy soils. Trim to shape in autumn in necessary.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Salvia candelabrum:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Design & Plant Use for Salvia candelabrum:
- Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
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Common Missspellings: Silvia, Selvea, Solvea