Grow a Spectacular Garden in Pots

Salvias

with ARTHUR PARKINSON — Horticulturist, writer and container gardening expert.

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Learn how Arthur uses salvias to keep colour in the garden all the way to October, when the other plants have given up.

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Planting a Summer Pot - Salvia

Learn all you need to know about planting a summer pot that will still be having a party even in late October when the other plants have given up.

Salvia is a great plant for pots. They're native to Mexico, so they're very happy in pots; they don't need tons of water either. All you need to do is deadhead them and they'll continue to flower.

In my garden, the salvia acts as a permanent planting. The salvias are really wind-tolerant, so if you're on a balcony, they are perfect. The nasturtiums were directly sown as seeds and I'm really pleased with them.

Plant Directory

Salvia

  • 'Amistad'
  • 'Blue Butterflies'
  • 'Cherry Pie'

Nasturtium

  • 'Empress of India'

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Arthur Parkinson

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Arthur Parkinson

Horticulturist, writer and container gardening expert.

Named one of the most influential young UK gardeners by Architectural Digest, Arthur Parkinson is a gardener, florist and author with a penchant for growing flamboyant blooms and raising chickens. After studying horticulture at the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew, Arthur went to work for plantswoman Sarah Raven at her farm in East Sussex to pursue his passion for growing cut flowers. He later became head gardener for the potter Emma Bridgewater, which inspired his first book, The Pottery Gardener. Arthur also co-presents the popular gardening podcast 'Grow, cook, eat, arrange' with Sarah Raven and regularly appears on BBC's 'Gardeners' World'.

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