Salvia farinacea 'Synchro Blue'

Common name: Mealy Sage 'Synchro Blue'

Description: This vigorous annual or tender perennial produces abundant spikes of vibrant blue flowers that create a stunning display from early summer through to the first frosts. The slender flower spikes are held on strong, upright stems above mounds of grey-green foliage, bringing vertical interest and intense colour to borders and containers. 'Synchro Blue' is noted for its early flowering and synchronised blooming habit, ensuring a uniform display. Perfect for creating bold colour schemes, filling gaps in borders, or providing continuous colour in containers, this salvia combines beautifully with hot colours, silvers, and whites. The flowers attract numerous pollinators and provide months of reliable colour with minimal maintenance.

Other benefits: long flowering season, early flowering, suitable for containers, excellent for pollinators

Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies, hoverflies

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 50cm x 35cm

Position: full sun

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions

Moisture: moderate watering needs; well-drained soil essential

Winter hardiness: treat as annual; hardy to light frosts only