{"product_id":"intense-salvia-salvia-hybrid","title":"Intense™ Salvia - Salvia hybrid 'SAL02' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntense Salvia (\u003cem\u003eSalvia hybrid\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tough, red flowered salvia that grows 75cm high and 70cm wide, with lush foliage and abundant intense red flowers. Bred by Ozbreed, it survived six years of Windsor's varied temperatures in trials with no observed self seeding. It suits beds, borders and mass planting in every state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA proven survivor.\u003c\/strong\u003e It came through six years of Windsor's varied temperatures in Ozbreed's trials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense red flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant, deep red blooms sit over robust foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo self seeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e No seedlings were observed in trials, so it should not pop up where you do not want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It endures harsh conditions without fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed for every state.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed lists it for all states and territories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart so the 70cm clumps just meet. The result is a dense block of red with a tidy outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders along paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 60cm gives a vivid, even edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden accent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set clumps among softer plants, where the red flowers stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour contrast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red reads strongest against silver, blue or dark green foliage, so pair it with grey leaved natives, dark mulch or a clipped green hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Intense Salvia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Ozbreed lists it for every state and territory, so it suits climates from tropical to cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil suits it. It is not fussy within that, but wet clay is the main risk, so raise the bed if needed. On sandy ground, dig in compost to help it hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular watering supports the richness of the bloom, and once established it is drought tolerant. Keep the water up while it settles in, and mulch the bed to keep the roots cool through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal. Prune after flowering to tidy the shape if you want to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Intense Salvia in 100mm pots in packs of 10. Ten plants at 60cm spacing make a row about 6m long. They arrive upright and settle in within a few weeks, with new growth in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/salvia\"\u003eBrowse the full salvia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it self seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone was observed in Ozbreed's trials, which makes it a tidy choice beside lawns and paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, and only if you want to tidy the shape. It needs little else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I grow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed lists it for Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia, so it suits almost any garden in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Super Pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Ozbreed salvias. Intense is the taller red at 75cm and is described as the lower maintenance of the two, while Super Pink is a compact 50cm plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789646987583,"sku":"SAL-HYB-100MM-P10","price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/intense-salvia-salvia-hybrid.jpg?v=1792193066","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/intense-salvia-salvia-hybrid","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}