The Gardener South Africa – September 2019

FEATURE PLANT

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There is no better way for your garden

to scream ‘spring’ than with salvias.

The many varieties of salvias check

all the essential boxes – they have

a long flowering period, thrive in a

range of conditions and are adored

by butterflies and birds. There are

over 900 species, but our September

favourite is Salvia ‘Salmia’ (try saying

that three times fast), a hardy perennial

with vibrant colour and a good

branching habit.

‘Salmia Orange’