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SALVIA 'Amistad'

Commonly known as Friendship sage, Sage

Purple flowers from deep purple calyces

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre

 

  • Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - toothed, glossy leaves 3-13cm (2-5in) long
  • Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - white throats
  • Height - 1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
  • Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright perennial or subshrub with dark stems. Produces closely spaced whorls of 2-4 flowers
  • 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
  • Partial shade - light, dappled shade
  • Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects. To prolong flowering remove flower spikes as they fade
  • Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails
  • Place of origin - garden origin
  • Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape - Spikes -
  • Tubular - 5cm (2in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
  • Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
  • Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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  • Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
  • Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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1.2m (4ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.2m (4ft)
  

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