One of the current gardening trends is the shift towards less formality, aiming for a more naturalistic look with a milder colour palette. The latest Salvia splendens Estella Coral from Van Hemert & Co fully fits within this movement and is a breeding breakthrough in many ways. This plant innovation shows a fully new habit compared to the known splendens types. Estella Coral is bigger, bushier, well-branched and therefore suitable for wildlife-inspired gardening, large patio containers or landscaping where vigour is required.

In addition to its innovative plant shape, also the flower colour is completely new in this bushy salvia type from seed. Estella Coral’s large, rose flower spikes bloom all season long, providing splendid colour and texture in the garden. Growers and gardeners will be delighted to discover that Estella Coral flowers one week earlier compared to the standard splendens varieties. Grown or planted in a sunny spot and well-drained soil, Estella Coral will produce heaps of flowers and attract several types of pollinators.