Salvia ‘Midnight Candle’ is a striking perennial chosen for its deep purple‑blue blooms that emerge dramatically from near‑black calyces, giving a glowing contrast in any sunny border. The tall, structural stems add height and movement, making this variety perfect for creating bold vertical interest among mixed perennial planting.
Hardy, long‑flowering, and packed with colour, it’s a superb choice for cottage gardens, wildlife borders, architectural planting schemes, and pollinator‑friendly designs. Reliable and easy to grow — this is the Salvia you plant when you want guaranteed summer impact.
Your 3 x 5cm garden‑ready plug plants are supplied strong, healthy, and ready for planting or potting on.
Why Choose Salvia ‘Midnight Candle’?
- Vibrant purple‑blue flowers from near‑black buds
- Sturdy architectural stems that add structure
- Long flowering season with continuous interest
- Hardy perennial suited to UK gardens
- Great for pollinators, especially bees
- Pairs well with grasses, echinacea, verbena, rudbeckia, and agastache
Your Plug Plants
Each plug is:
- Healthy, vigorous, and well‑rooted
- Supplied as 5cm garden‑ready plugs
- Packed in 100% recycled R‑PET protective packs
- Moisture-protected for safe, reliable delivery
Delivery & Postage
All orders sent via Royal Mail 48 Tracked using eco‑friendly R‑PET packaging.
Order 2 or more packs:
Automatically upgraded to Royal Mail 24 Tracked for faster delivery.
For larger or bespoke quantities, email us for a tailored quote — always sent via Royal Mail 24 Tracked.
Planting & Care
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Free‑draining; thrives in lighter soils
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Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
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Flowering: Summer to early autumn
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Maintenance: Dead‑head to prolong flowering; trim lightly after blooms finish
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Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial
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For powerful colour, height, and dramatic contrast, Salvia ‘Midnight Candle’ is unbeatable. Order your 3‑pack today and bring bold structure to your summer planting.