{"product_id":"salvia-black-and-bloom","title":"Salvia 'Black and Bloom' (2-Litre Pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black and Bloom'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tall perennial forming a wide clump of stems that carry ovate leaves and loose spikes of dark blue flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flowers open in late summer and autumn and are a favourite of butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in heat, drought and humidity and requires vary little attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching an eventual height and spread of around 120cm, it is perfect towards the back of a perennial border and in butterfly gardens or cottage gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fully hardy in all European climates and should be planted in a position of full or partial sun. Plant into moist but well drained, neutral, acidic or alkaline soil. Watch for slugs and snails that may attack young growth, while capsid bug and leafhoppers may be troublesome. Remove spent flower spikes to promote further blooms and cut back after flowering is over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune plants to the ground in late winter and divide clumps every few years for added vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSalvia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black and Bloom' in a 2 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage colour: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: West facing or South facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil moisture: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acidic, Alkaline or Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: July to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant width: 120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gates Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082281201989,"sku":"1023597","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/5dd09700-salvia-black-and-bloom.webp?v=1761657558","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/salvia-black-and-bloom","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}