Passionate about Salvia Microphylla
The National Collection of Salvia Microphylla and relatives is set in two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in rural North Norfolk. It is our biggest group of Salvia's with over 100 different Microphylla, Greggii and X Jamensis dispersed throughout the gardens. Originally discovered in South eastern Arizona and the mountainous regions of eastern, western and southern Mexico in the 1990’s. The word Microphylla comes from the Greek word for small leaved. These fantastic shrubby Salvias are the most reliable of the groups for their hardiness and reliably coming back from year to year. Generally growing between 400 and 600mm tall they come in a magnitude of colours from pinks, oranges, yellows, whites, purples, reds, blues and beyond. Over recent years many exciting bi-colour varieties have been introduced including probably the most popular Hot Lips. This has recently been joined by Amethyst Lips a blackcurrant and white bi-colour variety and Cherry Lips a cherry red and white bi-colour combination.
100+ varieties
2024
National Collection Status
National Collection Status
Plant Heritage
Location Info
We proudly showcase our National Collection of Salvia Microphylla, offering a vibrant selection of plants for the garden throughout the year.
Address
Highview House, Norwich Road, Roughton, NR118NA
Hours
Open by arrangement. Garden is open in the afternoon in June-October for small groups. Entry is £13.00 per head including light refreshments in aid of the NGS and other charites.
Contact Us
Reach out for inquiries about our stunning Salvia microphylla collection. We're here to help with your gardening needs and questions.
National Collection Contact details
grahamrc.last@gmail.com
Photography: A thank you to Josh Craske my son in law at JPC Garden Care for his patience in taking most of the photographs used in this website. Contact jpcgardencare@gmail.com