SALVIA 'Amante'

Commonly known as Sage

Pink flowers from purple calyces

Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£12.50 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

2 to 3 Litre

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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
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pink, red
Height - 1.2 (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. 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 -
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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 -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
Wildlife - Bee friendly -