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SALVIA 'Embers Wish'
Commonly known as Sage
Coppery yellow in bud opening to an intense red.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Remove spent flower spikes to maintain flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails. Under glass - aphids, red spider mites, whiteflies, root rot -
Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOvate, notched, mid-green leaves
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Red
Coppery yellow in bud opening to intense red -
Spikes
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Tubular
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
80cm (32in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Compact, open, bushy perennial
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowersCitrus-scented
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Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilHumus-rich, moist
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
80cm (32in)
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