{"product_id":"salvia-longispicata-x-farinacea-mystic-spires","title":"Salvia longispicata x farinacea 'Mystic Spires'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMystic Spires Salvia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eSalvia longispicata × farinacea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mystic Spires’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid selection (Mexico\/U.S. ancestry)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout, long-flowering salvia for Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, \u003cem data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eSalvia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mystic Spires’ is prized for its deep indigo–violet flower spikes that appear from late spring through autumn, often continuing until the first cold snaps of winter. Compact, upright and very floriferous, it brings reliable colour to borders, pollinator gardens, cottage designs and mixed perennial plantings. The mid-green foliage is softly aromatic when brushed and may develop subtle silvery or dusky tints during dry summers or cool weather. While not considered fragrant in bloom, the foliage holds a pleasant herbal scent. Exceptionally heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it performs beautifully across South Australia in free-draining soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6–0.9 m H × 0.6–0.8 m W (compact mounding shrub)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-green, softly textured leaves; lightly aromatic; may develop soft silvery or bluish tints in heat or dryness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant deep blue–violet spires from late spring to late autumn; strongest flush in early summer with continual repeat blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers not fragrant; foliage lightly aromatic with a clean herbal scent\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long flowering season; evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage with seasonal tinting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and honeyeaters; one of the best long-season nectar plants for SA gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; excellent heat tolerance; wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant (second-line); light frost hardy; dislikes waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 plants per m² for mass planting; 40–50 cm spacing in borders; suitable for 30–40 cm pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for heaviest flowering; tolerates light part shade but blooms reduce noticeably\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soils; performs very well in Adelaide’s slightly alkaline conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; very little water needed in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower spikes to promote continual blooming; prune by one-third in late winter to maintain shape and encourage dense new growth; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years in well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate SA — Adelaide Plains, foothills, Fleurieu, Yorke Peninsula, coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates slightly acidic soils with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-season colour anchor in cottage, Mediterranean or mixed perennial borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens needing reliable nectar from spring–autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterwise landscapes where heat tolerance is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed plantings with Salvias ‘Amistad’, Gaura, Catmint, Lavandula and ornamental grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlfresco containers and courtyard pots for vibrant, upright colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Mystic Spires’ is one of the most reliable long-flowering salvias for Adelaide, delivering months of rich blue colour with almost no fuss. Heat-loving, drought-tolerant and adored by pollinators, it adds height, structure and continuous seasonal interest to any sunny garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48663586406652,"sku":"SALV-LONG-X-FARI-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":48597650112764,"sku":"SALV-LONG-X-FARI-200MM","price":21.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/salvia-longispicata-x-farinacea-mystic-spires-200mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1765490553","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/salvia-longispicata-x-farinacea-mystic-spires","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}