| Description | Salvia longistyla x farinacea
One of the smallest of the Salvia family, 'Mystic Spires' produce broad, green leaves with blooms of dark blue atop long stems. Salvia's will bloom throughout the season if deadheaded regularly. Pruning after flowering is finished will ensure strong bushy regrowth for the next season.
Salvia 'Mystic Spires' are suitable for pots, planters and full sun to part shade positions in the garden. Though thought of as a Cottage perennial, they suit a wide range of applications, including mass planting in Modern or Lush & Leafy gardens.
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For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Rhaphiolepis indica
Oriental Pearl is a compact, dense evergreen shrub that rarely grows to more than 1 metre high and 1 metre wide. It produces gorgeous fragrant, white flowers through autumn to late spring.
Oriental Pearl likes any well drained position. Makes a great seaside cottage plant.
Tip: If you are looking for an identical substitute, use Rhaphiolepis Spring Pearl. | |
| Content | | Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' Indian Hawthorn
The attractive glossy foliage is dark green in colour and contrasts well with the massed display of flowers. Grows in full sun to partial shade with best flowers produced in full sun. Hardy and adaptable to most soils but prefers enriched, well-drained soils and appreciates an application of chunky mulch. Resistant to salt spray, and once established (with early good watering) will withstand dry conditions for extended periods. Is heat and frost tolerant to a degree. Excellent choice for pots, low hedging, massed planting in shrubberies or around pools. | |
| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Salvia longistyla x farinacea 'Mystic Spires'
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| Other Common Names |
Mystic Spires Blue, Sage
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| Origin |
Central America, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Mediterranean, South America
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| Life Cycle |
Perennial
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| Plant Type |
Perennial Shrub
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Low, Moderate
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| Tolerances |
Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
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| Planting Distance |
3 per metre
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| Best time to plant |
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
April, December, February, January, March, May, November, October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Blue
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| Fragrance |
Foliage
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Max Height |
0.9m
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| Max Width |
0.4m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
after flowering, Annually
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| Size Maintained at |
0.6m
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Window Box, Attracts Butterflies, Borders, Honeybee Food, Mass planting, Pots
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun
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| Botanical Name |
Rhaphiolepis
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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