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Salvia 'Cool Violet' Plant - 2Ltr Pot

£1399
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Salvia ‘Cool Violet’ Plant – 2Ltr Pot Perennial

Salvia ‘Cool Violet’ is a striking tender perennial with glowing pastel purple flowers that bring long-lasting colour and elegance to sunny gardens. Supplied in a 2Ltr pot, this compact and aromatic Salvia is perfect for borders, patio containers, and pollinator-friendly planting schemes.

Key Features

  • Supplied in a 2Ltr pot and ready for planting

  • Beautiful pastel purple flowers with a soft glowing effect in evening light

  • Long flowering season with blooms lasting for months

  • Excellent for attracting bees and butterflies

  • Compact growth habit ideal for borders and containers

  • Easy to grow in well-drained soil and sunny positions

Product Description

Salvia ‘Cool Violet’ is a beautiful modern Salvia variety prized for its soft purple blooms and compact, floriferous growth. Flowering continuously over many months, this elegant plant adds colour, movement, and pollinator interest to borders and patio displays throughout the growing season.

The delicate pastel violet flowers appear to almost glow in the evening sun, making this variety especially effective in evening gardens or mixed planting schemes with warm tones such as soft yellows and apricots. Its aromatic foliage enhances the sensory appeal, while the upright compact habit makes it easy to position in smaller spaces or decorative containers.

Ideal for cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting, and contemporary borders alike, Salvia ‘Cool Violet’ is both low maintenance and highly rewarding. Pair with plants such as Alchemilla mollis, Verbena ‘Bampton’, or Trollius ‘Cheddar’ for a beautifully balanced summer display.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Salvia ‘Cool Violet’

  • Plant type: Tender perennial

  • Pot size: 2Ltr pot

  • Alternative supplied size: 10cm pot available

  • Flower colour: Pastel purple / violet

  • Flowering period: Late spring to autumn

  • Foliage: Aromatic green foliage

  • Position: Full sun

  • Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil

  • Height: Approx. 1–2ft (30–60cm)

  • Spread: Approx. 2ft (60cm)

  • Ideal for: Borders, tubs, containers, and pollinator gardens

  • Pollinator friendly: Excellent for bees and butterflies

  • Growth habit: Compact and upright

  • Uses: Aromatic and decorative planting

Care Tips

  • Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position for best flowering

  • Improve soil with peat-free compost or organic matter before planting

  • Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil lightly moist while establishing

  • Avoid planting deeper than the original nursery pot level

  • Deadhead spent flower stems regularly to encourage continuous blooms

  • Apply mycorrhizal fungi at planting time to support root establishment

  • Cut back hard in spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage vigorous new growth

  • Suitable for containers, ensuring pots have good drainage

Add soft violet tones and months of colour to your garden with Salvia ‘Cool Violet’ in a 2Ltr pot — an easy-care and pollinator-friendly choice for borders, patio pots, and sunny planting schemes.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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Delivery

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We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

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Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

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Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.