Salvia ‘La Mancha’

Salvia ‘La Mancha’

Bring subtle warmth and light to your borders with Salvia ‘La Mancha’. This distinctive shrubby sage produces soft yellow to creamy flowers brushed with peach-pink tones, held above aromatic green foliage. Long-flowering from late spring through to autumn, its blooms draw in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators for months on end.

‘La Mancha’ is a resilient perennial that thrives in sunny, well-drained spots. Its soft colouring makes it a versatile partner for both bold and airy planting schemes, fitting seamlessly into gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style borders, or informal mixed perennial planting. With its drought tolerance and graceful form, it’s a standout choice for low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly gardens.

Specifications:

• Height: 70–90cm

• Spread: 50–75cm

• Flowering: May to October

• Position: Full sun (tolerates light shade)

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

• Maintenance: Light trim in autumn, then prune harder in spring once frosts have passed

🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:

‘La Mancha’ flourishes in the island’s warm, sunny conditions. In coastal gardens, provide a little shelter from salt-laden winds, while inland gardeners on heavier soils should improve drainage with grit and compost. Its ability to withstand drought makes it particularly valuable during the Isle of Wight’s dry summer spells.

🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range:

• • Verbena ‘Bampton’ – Airy purple haze that sets off the pale blooms beautifully

• • Stipa tenuissima ‘Ponytails’ – Adds movement and soft texture

• • Achillea millefolium ‘Terracotta’ – Warm tones for harmonious colour play

• • Salvia ‘Caradonna’ – Strong vertical contrast with dark stems and violet flowers

• • Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ – Extends interest into late autumn with bold foliage and flowers

🌟 The Green Standard Tip:

Pinch out a few stems in late spring to encourage bushier growth and more flowering shoots. You’ll be rewarded with a fuller plant and an even longer season of blooms.