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SALVIA 'Embers Wish'
Commonly known as Sage
Coppery yellow in bud opening to an intense red.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOvate, notched, mid-green leaves
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RedCoppery yellow in bud opening to intense red
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Height80cm (32in)
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Spread80cm (32in)
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shadeLight, dappled shade
SALVIA 'Embers Wish'
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowRemove spent flower spikes to maintain floweringPests & DiseasesSlugs, snails. Under glass - aphids, red spider mites, whiteflies, root rotPlace of originGarden originResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeSpikesTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a sunny border
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowersCitrus-scentedScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilHumus-rich, moist
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
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- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
- Allergic reactions and pollen
- Plants which produce masses of pollen - to avoid
- Plants producing little pollen - relatively safe!
Salvia - Growing Guide
80cm (32in)
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