{"product_id":"salvia-salgoon-lake-silvretta","title":"Salvia Salgoon 'Lake Silvretta'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003ecompact perennial delights Cape Town gardens with its ice blue flower spikes from mid-spring through early autumn (September to April). The shimmering blooms stand out beautifully against lush green foliage, adding a cool, calming tone to borders, containers, and mixed beds. With a long flowering season, excellent garden performance, and strong appeal to pollinators, this salvia is perfect for ornamental planting, patio displays, and pollinator-friendly gardens. Thriving in full sun to semi-shade, it is both low-maintenance and water-wise. Bring soft sophistication and long-lasting colour to your garden with Salvia Salgoon ‘Lake Silvretta’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare ice blue blooms that stand out in any garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers prolifically from spring through autumn in Cape Town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact habit ideal for pots, patios, and borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-care and drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as the plant becomes water-wise. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage continuous blooming. Cut back lightly in late winter (August) to promote fresh spring growth. Avoid heavy shade, as this reduces flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salgoon series was bred specifically for extended flowering and vibrant colours. ‘Lake Silvretta’ is prized for its unusual ice blue flowers, a shade rarely found in salvias, making it a collector’s favourite and a standout in mixed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 97.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.3399%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3086%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSalvia x hybrida 'Lake Silvretta'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.3399%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGrowth Expectancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3086%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e40–55cm H x 40cm W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.3399%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3086%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSun \/ Semi-shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.3399%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWater Smart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3086%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYes \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.3399%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eIndigenous \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.3086%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cape Garden Online","offers":[{"title":"15cm","offer_id":42183762706487,"sku":"40170","price":59.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/5434\/4247\/files\/15cm-Salvia-Salgoon-Lake-Silvretta-onlineshop-capegarden_1.png?v=1776068336","url":"https:\/\/www.capegardencentre.co.za\/products\/salvia-salgoon-lake-silvretta","provider":"Cape Garden Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}