Salvia graciliramulosa

This is a beautiful species found only in the Rio Chico valley in the the Chuquisaca region of Bolivia. It is a neat and compact plant, growing to 2 ft x 2 ft. The large flowers occur from late spring until late autumn. Happiest in partial shade, it is not hardy, and likes to be fairly dry in winter. Cultivation is not easy in the UK as it is prone to botrytis in winter, and spider-mite in summer. It rarely sets seeds, and is one of the most difficult species to propagate from cuttings.