SALVIA 'Love and Wishes'

Commonly known as Sage

Popular runner up in RHS plant of the year 2015 with purple-pink flowers

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

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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) -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 9 & 11
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 -