Salvia x guaranitica 'Hummingbird Falls'
Bodacious Hummingbird Falls Salvia
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
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers