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Salvia x guaranitica 'Hummingbird Falls'

Bodacious Hummingbird Falls Salvia

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Description

A gorgeous new earlier blooming hybrid that freely reblooms throughout the season with tall spikes of saturated cobalt-blue flowers, held by an elegant black whorl. Dark green foliage maintains rich color, cloaking a tighter growth habit than others. Pairs well with brightly colored flowers, offering striking color contrast. An herbaceous perennial. It does best in full or part sun, quickly reaching 3' tall and wide. Blooms spring through fall. Thrives in loose, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage prolific continuous bloom. Where grown as a perennial, cut back to 3 in. above soil line and fertilize before growth emerges in early spring. Needs regular watering to establish; let dry between watering.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.