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The Amistad salvia collection

The Amistad salvia collection

The Amistad salvia collection

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Add height and drama to borders or pots with this duo of salvias, chosen for their bold colour and long...

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Plant description

Add height and drama to borders or pots with this duo of salvias, chosen for their bold colour and long flowering season. With their striking stems, vibrant blooms, and aromatic foliage, they bring months of interest from summer into autumn while also drawing in bees and butterflies. Perfect for creating a standout feature that’s both beautiful and wildlife-friendly.

What's included:

In this collection you will receive one of each of the following plants supplied in 9cm nursery pots:

Salvia 'Amistad' (PBR): This award-winning perennial is celebrated for its long flowering period, producing striking deep purple, tubular flowers with near-black calyces and stems from early summer to the first frost. Salvia 'Amistad' forms a bushy, upright habit with aromatic, bright green, slightly downy leaves that provide a lush backdrop to its dramatic blooms. Loved by bees and butterflies, it is perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens, ornamental borders, or patio containers. Grows to 1.2m.

Salvia Pink Amistad ('Arggr17-011'): Strutting its stuff with with strong upright stems and darkened bracts that provide a gorgeous contrast for its deep pink buds to reveal gentle, soft pink blooms. These late summer stunners, in flower from July until October, are also a hit with pollinating insects, especially bees, and perform well in pots or blended with mixed border plantings. Grows to 1.6m.

Flowering period

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth

Fast-growing

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness

Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

How to care for The Amistad salvia collection:

When planting, incorporate compost to improve drainage and fertility, spacing plants 30-45cm (12-18in) apart and watering thoroughly.

To keep the plant blooming throughout the season, promptly remove flower spikes as soon as they begin to fade - this deadheading encourages the plant to produce more flowers rather than putting energy into seed production.

In early spring, apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and provide essential nutrients as it breaks down. Ensure the mulch is spread evenly, but keep it away from the stems to prevent rot. A supplementary granular fertiliser (such as the mineral based Growmore) is advised in the early part of the season, once the plant begins to sprout.

Regular watering, particularly in dry spells, will help maintain healthy growth, but be careful not to waterlog the soil, as this salvia prefers well-drained conditions.

Finally, consider providing some protection in exposed or colder regions of the UK by covering with a double layer of horticultural fleece or dry mulch (bark chippings/ composted pine needles) to insulate the roots, or by using a cloche to protect the plant against hard frosts.

Please note:

This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

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Terracotta salvia pot

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Terracotta salvia pot

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