SALVIA 'Love and Wishes'

Evergreen - ovate to elliptic, toothed, mid-green leaves 2-3.5cm (¾-1½in) long

Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purple pink flowers

Height - 80cm (32in)

Spread - 80cm (32in)

Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - bushy shrub

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)

Full sun

Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - insects. Remove faded spikes to prolong flowering.

Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails

Place of origin - garden origin. Australia

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape - Racemes - terminal racemes

Tubular - open flowers 1-2.5cm (½-1in) long in opposite pairs

Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Scented Plants - Scented foliage - typical blackcurrant-like aroma

Seasonal Interest - Summer

Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - moderately fertile. Humus-rich

Wildlife - Bee friendly