Salvia x sylvestris ('Dsalrs203') APRIL NIGHT hybrid woodland sage
Salvia
Salvia is a large genus containing about 900 species. In our climate mostly common (evergreen) sage is grown for culinary uses and in our woodlands you can come across a few herbaceous botanical species. Also, very popular are those of subtropical origin that are grown here as annuals with long flowering season. We prefer to aim at herbaceous perennials which are not as widely cultivated as they would deserve because we believe that there are species, hybrids, and varieties suitable for every landscape.
APRIL NIGHT is a hybrid sage, a cross of salvia nemorosa and salvia pratensis. It is a clump forming perennial with only 25-30 cm tall, upright stems bearing deep indigo blue flowers from as early as mid April. The main flowering season last for about 6 weeks and then sporadically re-blooms until late summer. Leaves are mid green, broadly lanceolate, wrinkled, and softly hairy.
It was bred by a renowned hybridizer Gavriel Danziger from Moshav Mishmar Hashiva in Israel in 2007, and UP plant patent No. PP26520 was granted in 2016. APRIL NIGHT is listed in the Sallyrosa™ series.
Wood sage and its hybrids will grow in almost any well-drained soil. For best results grow it in light, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. It is perfectly hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4) and will grow in outdoor pots and troughs, too.
Last update 25-04-2022
