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Salvia 'Amistad' (PBR)

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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.

Thriving in well-drained soil and a sunny position, it requires minimal maintenance beyond regular deadheading to prolong flowering. Ideal for adding vibrant colour and texture to coastal, dry, or traditional garden settings.

How to care for Salvia Amistad (PBR):

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.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

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

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

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