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Purple salvia (cuttings)
Sharing a tray with the bee balm and coral salvia, 30 Sept 2026

Purple salvia (cuttings)

Salvia (likely 'Love and Wishes'; tbc)

Cuttings from the purple salvia.

Sharing a tray with the bee balm and coral salvia on the Propagatrix. Spares are insurance against a hard winter.

Common name
Purple salvia (cuttings)
Section
Propagation
Spot
Indoors (the Propagatrix)
Soil
Standard potting mix
Options
Potential

If established, flowering plants for a border or patio display. Exact size and hardiness depend on confirming the cultivar.

From
Own cuttings (from Purple salvia), Sep 2026
Age
New (Sept 2026)
Next repot
Pot on once rooted
Edible
❌ Not for eating.
Hardy
🤔 Borderline: shelter from hard frosts
Garden-centre price
about £3

Care & updates

Next root check
Nov 2026
What to expect
Rooting time varies with the plant and conditions. New leaves are encouraging, but confirm roots have formed before potting on.
  1. Cuttings taken

    Cuttings from the purple salvia, taken on 30 Sep 2026 and rooting on the Propagatrix, in a tray shared with the bee balm and coral salvia cuttings. Salvias root readily, and a few spares are good insurance against a hard winter.

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