Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Perennial salvias are invaluable in ornamental borders for their display of spiky flowers from summer through to autumn. Salvia 'Flower Child' has a more compact growth form compared with other salvias. Bright pink flowers provide a striking contrast to the darker, blue-green foliage. It's extremely popular with bees and makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results grow Salvia 'Flower Child' in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage flowers into mid-autumn. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Plants may need protection in the harshest winters.
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Salvia ‘Flower child’ and wildlife
Salvia ‘Flower child’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Salvia ‘Flower child’ poisonous?
Salvia ‘Flower child’ has no toxic effects reported.
