{"product_id":"salvia-horminum-clary-sage-blue-monday-seeds","title":"Clary Sage \"Blue Monday\" - 200 seeds (Salvia horminum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌸 Salvia horminum ‘Blue Monday’ – Clary Sage with Intense Blue Bracts for Summer Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Blue Monday’ is a striking annual clary sage grown primarily for its vivid blue bracts, which surround small, discreet flowers and provide long-lasting ornamental impact. The upright, well-branched plants create strong vertical accents in the garden, making this variety especially effective in borders, cottage gardens and cut-flower beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourful bracts retain their intensity for weeks and are excellent for fresh and dried arrangements. Easy to grow and tolerant of summer heat, ‘Blue Monday’ performs best when planted in groups for maximum visual effect and is also attractive to bees and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Intense blue decorative bracts with long-lasting colour\u003cbr\u003e● Upright, well-branched growth habit\u003cbr\u003e● Excellent for borders, cutting and drying\u003cbr\u003e● Easy to grow and heat tolerant\u003cbr\u003e● Attractive to bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow \u0026amp; Grow Clary Sage ‘Blue Monday’ (UK)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sowing recommended\u003cbr\u003eDirect outdoors (spring): IV–V (April–May)\u003cbr\u003eDirect outdoors (autumn): IX–X (September–October) (overwintering for earlier flowering)\u003cbr\u003eFlowering: VI–IX (June–September)\u003cbr\u003eLife cycle: Annual\u003cbr\u003eGermination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)\u003cbr\u003eAverage germ time: 10–21 days\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)\u003cbr\u003eLight required: Yes\u003cbr\u003eMoisture: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil type: Well-drained soil; tolerates poorer soils\u003cbr\u003ePlant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing Tips (variety-specific)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Autumn sowing produces stronger plants and earlier flowering.\u003cbr\u003e● Avoid overly rich soil to maintain compact growth.\u003cbr\u003e● Deadhead lightly or harvest stems to encourage continued display.\u003cbr\u003e● Excellent choice for naturalistic and pollinator-friendly plantings.\u003cbr\u003e● Ideal for both fresh and dried flower use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51438355874130,"sku":"5056 - CLARY SALVIA PURPLE BLUE","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/5056-CLARYSALVIAPURPLEBLUE_0346565c-bde9-4a7c-ae88-9ae9ea2730ee.jpg?v=1783428346","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/salvia-horminum-clary-sage-blue-monday-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}