Salvia aurea | Kirstenbosch Cut flower garden Fabulous as a filler between

Fabulous as a filler between perennials

they also host HGTV's Fixer Upper

but a layer of mulch to retain moisture is always appreciated

A favourite of bees

Height with flowers to 60cm x spreading

Salvia aurea | Kirstenbosch Cut flower garden Fabulous as a filler betweenSalvia aurea 'Kirstenbosch' is a tough salvia hailing from South Africa that has aromatic greyish green foliage and attractive coppery rusty bronze flowers from late spring, early summer and forms a dense shrub. The calyces turn from green to rusty brown after the corollas which are what attracts the insects that pollinate the flowers. The flowers are excellent for drying and for use in potpourri as they retain their fragrance. The nectar rich flowers