Salvia aurea | Kirstenbosch Hogben and cut flower dahlias

and cut flower dahlias

This plant likes some shelter from cold drying winds but other than that it is hardy

with fuss-free tie straps that allows them to buckle up the umbrella after use

Also including a detailed list of recommended venues to explore and a guide to the season's signature blooms

where Joanna serves as the lead designer and Chip handles construction

Salvia aurea | Kirstenbosch Hogben and cut flower dahliasSalvia aurea 'Kirstenbosch' is a tough salvia hailing from South Africa that has aromatic greyish green foliage and attractive coppery rusty bronze flowers from late spring, early summer and forms a dense shrub. The calyces turn from green to rusty brown after the corollas which are what attracts the insects that pollinate the flowers. The flowers are excellent for drying and for use in potpourri as they retain their fragrance. The nectar rich flowers