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SALVIA 'Amante'
Commonly known as Sage
Pink flowers from purple calyces
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. A companion to 'Amistad'. To prolong flowering remove flower spikes as they fade -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Argentina -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Toothed, glossy leaves, 5-13cm (2-5in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink, red -
Spikes
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright perennial or subshrub with dark stems. Produces closely spaced whorls of 2-4 flowers
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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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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