Salvia ‘Phyllis Fancy’
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🌿 Salvia ‘Phyllis Fancy’
A tall, graceful presence in the late-season border, Salvia ‘Phyllis Fancy’ is known for its soft lavender-blue flowers held on elegant arching stems, with contrasting pale calyxes that give it a misty, luminous quality. Flowering from late summer through to the first frost, it’s a standout variety for structure, subtle colour, and pollinator appeal.
With a bushy habit and a reputation for reliability in warmer areas, Phyllis Fancy is a natural for coastal gardens and late-season planting schemes that need a boost just as others start to fade.
Specifications:
Height: 90–120cm
Spread: 60–90cm
Flowering: August to November
Position: Full sun with some shelter
Soil: Free-draining, fertile soil
🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:
Well-suited to the island’s extended growing season and coastal warmth, Phyllis Fancy performs best in a sunny, sheltered spot with protection from cold winter winds. In well-drained soil, it overwinters reliably here on the island. Leave top growth intact over winter and cut back in spring.
🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range:
1. Verbena bonariensis
Matches Phyllis Fancy’s airiness and provides a complementary haze of lilac flowers above the border.
2. Pennisetum orientale ‘Flamingo’
Graceful ornamental grass that mirrors Salvia’s softness and movement.
3. Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’
Its solid structure and late-season blooms pair beautifully with Phyllis Fancy’s taller, looser form.
4. Achillea millefolium ‘Wild White Form’
Flat, creamy white flower heads offset the cool tones of the Salvia while supporting bees and hoverflies.
5. Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’
A generous, lavender-blue ground layer that echoes and supports Phyllis Fancy’s cool palette.
🌟 The Green Standard Tip:
Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens and later-season planting. Mulch in early spring and trim back dead stems once new growth appears.