Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue' bears large, pale blue, hooded flowers, in contrast with fresh, green foliage. It’s perfect for growing in herbaceous borders, the greenhouse or conservatory, where it provides a long season of nectar and pollen for bees.
For best results grow Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue' in a sheltered, sunny spot in well-drained soil. Lift the whole plant in the autumn, cut it back and store the tubers similarly to dahlia tubers until spring. In milder regions plants can be left in situ but may benefit from a covering of horticultural fleece.
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Salvia ‘Cambridge blue’ and wildlife
Salvia ‘Cambridge blue’ is known for attracting bees. 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 not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Salvia ‘Cambridge blue’ poisonous?
Salvia ‘Cambridge blue’ has no toxic effects reported.
