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Salvia Dried
Salvia Dried
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Dried Salvia farinacea Bunch
Often mistaken for Lavender, Salvia farinacea (Mealy Cup Sage) offers something bolder and more structural. It produces poker-straight stems topped with dense spikes of velvet-textured flowers in a deep, electrifying shade of indigo-violet.
Unlike Lavender, which can fade to grey and shed everywhere, Dried Salvia holds its rich colour and structure perfectly. It is clean, architectural, and unscented, making it the perfect choice for dining table arrangements where you want the visual impact of blue without a heavy perfume overpowering your food.
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🌿 What is Salvia farinacea?
This is the "Mealy Cup Sage," famous for the silver-white dusting on its stems which makes the blue flowers glow. We harvest these stems at the peak of summer when the colour is most saturated and air-dry them in the dark.
The result is a sturdy, "everlasting" stem that adds a strong vertical line to bouquets, similar to a Veronica or Delphinium but in a dried format.
🎨 Styling Ideas
Salvia farinacea is a designer's favourite for adding depth:
- The Lavender Alternative: Use it exactly where you would use lavender (jugs, wreaths, tied bunches) but enjoy the deeper colour and lack of mess!
- Contrast: The deep blue looks incredible paired with bright yellow Billy Buttons or orange Strawflowers for a high-energy display.
- Napkin Rings: Because the stems are strong and clean, a single sprig tied to a napkin makes a stunning, reusable table setting.
📋 Product Specifications
| Plant Type | Dried Salvia farinacea |
| Colour | Deep Indigo / Violet Blue |
| Stem Length | Approx. 40cm - 50cm (Can be trimmed) |
| Bunch Size | 5 Stems |
| Lifespan | Years (if kept dry and out of direct sun) |
| Great for | 🍂 Adding Depth 🌾 Rustic Weddings 🍽️ Table Decorations |
Perfect Dried Companions
Create a stunning everlasting bouquet by pairing Salvia with contrasting shapes:
- 🌕 Billy Buttons (Craspedia): The Pop of Yellow. Blue and Yellow is a classic combination. The round yellow balls of Craspedia sit beautifully against the vertical blue spikes of the Salvia.
- 🌾 Dried Wheat: The Rustic Look. For a farmhouse vibe, mix the deep blue Salvia with the golden, structural stems of dried wheat or barley.
⚠️ Care Tip
While Salvia holds its colour brilliantly, all blue dried flowers are sensitive to direct sunlight. Keep your bunch away from south-facing windows to prevent bleaching.
🏆 Grown in Norfolk
Many of our dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring zero air miles and 100% natural beauty.
