Salvia patens ‘Patio Deep Blue’ is a compact summer‑flowering salvia producing vivid blue flowers, ideal for containers, patios, and sunny UK garden spaces.
Salvias
Salvia Plug Plants – How to Grow, Plant and Care for Salvias
| 30 Mar, 2026
Salvia plug plants are a reliable and versatile choice for UK gardens, producing long-lasting flowers and attractive foliage. Grown from young plug plants, salvias establish quickly and perform well in borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly planting...
Plan your year with ease using this Northern Ireland plug‑planting calendar. From hardy plugs in February–March to main planting in May and autumn establishment in August–September, this guide helps you time each stage around NI’s cooler springs, late...
Coastal garden? These 12 tough plug plants thrive in Northern Ireland’s wind, salt, and exposed conditions. From agapanthus and salvias to sea thrift, lavender and euphorbia, each one stays strong in breezy spots and delivers long‑lasting colour with...
Salvias are some of the longest-flowering, most pollinator-friendly plants you can grow — vibrant colours from summer to frost.
Coastal gardens need tough, reliable perennials. Here’s your guide to the best Dartana‑approved plants for windy, salty, seaside conditions.
Salvias thrive brilliantly in small gardens, patios, balconies and courtyards thanks to their compact growth, long flowering season and drought‑tolerance. With the right varieties—such as Patio Deep Blue, Hot Lips, Cambridge Blue and Cherry Lips—you can...
Salvias: Planting, Care & Best Varieties for UK Gardens
| 19 Feb, 2026
Salvias are long‑flowering, pollinator‑friendly plants that thrive in sunny UK gardens with well‑drained soil. Whether you grow compact patio types like Patio Deep Blue, bold border varieties like Guanajuato, or classics such as Hot Lips, they deliver...
Salvia Plant Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know
| 27 Nov, 2025
Salvias are vibrant, long‑flowering plants loved by UK gardeners for their colour, scent, and pollinator appeal. With full sun, well‑drained soil, and simple seasonal pruning, salvias thrive in borders, pots, and mixed beds. This guide answers the most...
Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ – A Complete Growing Guide for Your Garden
| 14 May, 2025
Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ thrives in full sun, well‑drained soil, and warm, sheltered spots. Plant in spring or early autumn, water during dry spells, and prune in early spring for bushy growth. A long-flowering favourite for wildlife gardens.
Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ – How to Enjoy This Beautiful Plant
| 14 May, 2025
Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ is a stunning bicolour salvia producing red-and-white blooms from summer into autumn. Plant in full sun, water moderately, prune lightly, and enjoy its vibrant display and pollinator appeal. Ideal for borders, containers and wildlife-friendly...
Salvia guaranitica ‘Black & Blue’ – Growing Guide
| 17 Apr, 2025
Salvia guaranitica ‘Black & Blue’ is a stunning summer perennial with deep blue flowers and dramatic black stems. Easy to grow in full sun and well‑drained soil, it attracts bees and butterflies all season. Water moderately, deadhead regularly, and mulch...
Salvia patens ‘Patio Deep Blue’ grows best in a warm, sunny, sheltered position with excellent drainage. Ideal in containers or raised beds, this tender perennial needs protection from winter wet and frost. Lift tubers in cold regions or overwinter pots...
Salvia ‘Caradonna’ is a standout perennial loved for its deep violet flowers, dark stems, drought tolerance and exceptional pollinator appeal. This UK-focused guide explains why it’s so popular and how to grow it successfully, covering care, pruning,...
