Salvia 'Nuchi'
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An upright, bushy, evergreen sub-shrub or woody-based perennial with aromatic, small, rounded, mid-green leaves. From early summer to late autumn it produces an abundance of upward-facing, two-lipped flowers held by a dark-green calyx. The smaller upper petals are pink-purple and the large lower petals are cream-white.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Salvia 'Nuchi' (Salvia 'Nuchi')
- Genus
- Salvia
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous · Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Salvia 'Nuchi'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Salvia 'Nuchi'
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Salvia 'Nuchi' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningIf flowering diminishes during the growing season, cut back by half to encourage fresh growth. In late winter/early spring cut stems back to ground level.
Propagation
PropagationTake softwood cuttings and softwood basal cuttings from spring to midsummer. Take semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to autumn.
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil, preferably in full-sun. Tolerant of poor drier soils once established.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers, slugs and snails
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