Super Salvias!

I've said it before, but that Amistad is truly gorgeous Jenny!

 

I promise to try and root some pieces Keith
Jenny

 

Jenny that 3rd photo; Amistad is one of the most stunning flowers I've seen...love it

 

I will try and get some shoots to grow on, Bilbo. It's a very deep purple colour and is a strong tall plant. I think it will let me take some bits in a months time

 

Thanks longk , it is planted under a tree and does seem to be doing quite well, thought you might like this and did check if there were any seed but no sign of any yet, I'll keep checking.

 

I'd love some Amistad and Black&Blue if anyone can spare any rooted bits.

I've got quite a nice dark Blue one (forgotten what its called, I'm thinking Oxford Blue, but I would have to check) and "patens" which I suppose you all have ... and also a red one (can't find the name in my Spreadsheet ...)

I may have other things folk would like in return?

I must must must post a WishList and HaveList for swaps

 

I have a spare (small) Black & Blue.

Oxford Blue is a variety of S.patens. I have seeds for the lighter Cambridge Blue if you want..............

 

That's kind, thanks. I'm looking for some darker blues for the Blue and White border though.

I'll get my HaveList together and hopefully there will be something on there that you would like in return for the Black & Blue

 

Had a drive out today to Dysons Nurseries, Kent. Salvia specialists. Well, couldn't come back empty handed could I?

• Dysons "Joy"(bi coloured) 60cms
• Dysons "Crimson" 80cms
• Salvia "Penny's smile" 1.2m
• Salvia "Blue Enigma" 1.7m

 

That's all you left with! I would be like a kiddie in a sweet shop there!!!!

 

Grabbed Salvia coccinea "Lady in Red" for a quid the other day.................





A nice little Salvia that is worth the effort of over-wintering.

 

Absolutely Keith and a bargain no Salviaphile could resist! Salvias' colours are so powerful aren't they. Really stand out.
I'm just waiting for "Blue Enigma" bloom to open, then I will line 'em up and take a group photo,
Jenny

 

Blue enigma is certainly a "must get" next spring!

 

Blue Enigama is remaining an enigma for a while longer though their is a hint of blue showing in the stem. Meanwhile, the 3 pink lasses wanted their picture taken:

 

Just had an email from Hayloft Plants, they have an on line half price sale with some lovely Salvias awaiting a new home.....