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SALVIA 'Amante'
Commonly known as Sage
Pink flowers from 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, 5-13cm (2-5in) long
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pink, red -
Height - 1.2 (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. A companion to 'Amistad'. To prolong flowering remove flower spikes as they fade -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails -
Place of origin - garden origin. Argentina -
Flower Shape - Spikes -
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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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 -
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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Salvia - Growing Guide
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1.2 (4ft)
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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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