{"product_id":"salvia-guaranitica-black-and-bloom","title":"Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Bloom'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith dramatic black stems and vivid deep blue flowers, \u003ci\u003eSalvia guaranitica ‘Black and Bloom’\u003c\/i\u003e is a bold, pollinator-friendly perennial that brings tropical flair to borders and large containers. It blooms from midsummer right into autumn, thriving in full sun and attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbird hawk-moths. Larger and hardier than many similar salvias, this variety adds height and movement to sunny planting schemes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSalvia guaranitica ‘Black and Bloom’\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Anise Sage or Blue Anise Sage, is loved for its showy blooms, striking colour contrast, and long flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClump-forming, Upright, Deciduous in cold winters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October (dies back after frost)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia guaranitica\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Black and Bloom’ (cultivar of a South American species; \u003ci\u003eguaranitica\u003c\/i\u003e refers to the Guaraní people of the plant’s native region)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBlue Anise Sage, Black and Bloom Salvia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAnise Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSpecies native to Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina; this cultivar bred for improved hardiness and stem colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCut back dead stems in spring once new growth appears. Can be trimmed lightly in summer to shape or reduce height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eExcellent – rich nectar source for bees, butterflies, and especially hummingbird hawk-moths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a sheltered position; suitable for borders, wildlife gardens, and large pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater well during dry periods, especially in the first season or when grown in containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFertile, well-drained soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged areas in winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed monthly during the growing season with a high-potash liquid fertiliser to encourage flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMulch around the base in autumn to help protect roots from frost. In colder areas, consider lifting and overwintering in a cool, frost-free place or treat as an annual.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"17cm","offer_id":56459155308925,"sku":"3241991662571","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/salvia-guaranitica-black-and-bloom-5749421.jpg?v=1752849100","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/salvia-guaranitica-black-and-bloom","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}