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Salvia - Bolivian Hummingbird Sage - S1
Salvia - Bolivian Hummingbird Sage - S1
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Salvia - Bolivian Hummingbird Sage

Salvia oxyphora
A beauty from South America, Bolivian hummingbird sage has appealingly fuzzy inflated flowers of cherry pink that bloom all summer and attract hummingbirds. Dark green quilted leaves and a neat shrubby habit contribute to its considerable charms. Easy to grow–a winner!
SKU #P8530

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Growing Companions
Salvia 'Amante' - S1
Salvia 'Amante'
Heliopsis 'Summer Nights'
Heliopsis 'Summer Nights'
Lantana 'PassionFruit' - S1
Lantana 'PassionFruit'
Salvia 'Pink Pong' - S1
Salvia 'Pink Pong'
Details
Shipped As
Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
8,
9,
10
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
3-5' h x 3-4' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Cherry pink
Features
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last spring frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
I can hardly imagine a garden without salvia, for the genus has many irreplaceable floral gems–easy to grow, trouble-free, many quick to bloom, and growing lustily in gardens and containers. They offer a neverending parade of flowers ( at least until frost) and the entertainment of their attendant hummingbirds and bees. Pinch back once plants reach 6" tall to encourage bushiness. Bolivian sage is a dramatic addition to cottage, Mediterannean, and container gardens. Deadhead.
Final Spacing:
2-2.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week.
Soil pH:
Tolerates most soil pH levels.
Fertilizer:
Mix 1-2" of compost into the soil prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major pests or diseases.