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SALVIA 'Amistad'
Commonly known as Friendship sage, Sage
Purple flowers from deep purple calyces
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - toothed, glossy leaves 3-13cm (2-5in) long
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - white throats -
Height - 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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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
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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) -
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.
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Flower Shape - Spikes
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Tubular - 5cm (2in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0)
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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