Salvia x Jamensis ‘Nachtvlinder’

Salvia ‘Nachtvlinder’

A striking hardy salvia with deep violet-purple flowers that bring rich colour and pollinator life to summer borders.

Tall, elegant spikes of velvety violet-purple flowers rise above aromatic green foliage from early summer well into autumn. The intense colour creates a dramatic contrast in borders and is irresistible to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Like many salvias, the flowers appear in waves, giving months of colour when regularly deadheaded.

Salvia ‘Nachtvlinder’ thrives in a sunny, well-drained position and forms a bushy clump that fits beautifully into mixed perennial plantings. It works particularly well in naturalistic, drought-tolerant borders and gravel gardens. Once established it is resilient and easy to grow, returning each year with increasingly impressive flowering.

Specifications

• Plant type: Hardy perennial

• Flower colour: Deep violet-purple

• Flowering period: June to October

• Height: approx. 70–90 cm

• Spread: approx. 50–60 cm

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Free-draining soil, tolerates dry conditions once established

• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens

• Pollinator friendly: Excellent for bees and butterflies

Note for Isle of Wight planting
Salvias are particularly well suited to the Isle of Wight’s sunny, free-draining gardens and coastal climate. Plant in a sheltered sunny border or against a warm wall for the best flowering, and avoid winter wet soils.

Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range

• Achillea ‘Lilac Beauty’, soft lilac flower plates that complement the deep purple tones

• Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’, upright grass adding movement and contrast behind the flowers

• Erigeron ‘Lavender Lady’, masses of soft daisies that fill gaps around the base

• Nepeta ‘Blue Wonder’, long-flowering blue tones that create a relaxed, pollinator-friendly planting

🌟 The Green Standard Tip
Cut stems back after the first big flush of flowers. Salvias respond quickly and will produce fresh growth and another wave of blooms later in the season.