{"product_id":"salvia-blue-marvel","title":"Salvia 'Blue Marvel' (2-Litre Pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown for its ultra-large blooms, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Marvel'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers from early summer until well into the autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest in show at the 2016 New Plant Awards, it produces 10-12cm spikes of deep blue flowers, each with a little white on the lower lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese blooms rise above a compact bush with aromatic mid-green foliage and the entire plant, when fully grown, will reach a height and spread of approximately 30cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is perfect among perennial borders, butterfly gardens or cottage gardens and is a magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds and bees.\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 leafhoppers, slugs or snails and remove spent flower spikes to promote further blooms and cut back after flowering is over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot size: 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, Partial shade\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: Fully hardy in all European climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: March to April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant width: 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gates Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082281103685,"sku":"1023598","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/1125edb5-salvia-blue-marvel.webp?v=1761657558","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/salvia-blue-marvel","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}