Salvia 'Angel Wings'
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Compact and reliable, this small shrubby salvia produces a long succession of soft pink blooms, each flared with a deeper blush that gives a gentle two-tone effect. The darker calyces provide extra contrast, helping the flowers stand out from the neat mound of aromatic foliage beneath. Its fruity-scented leaves add another layer of interest, making it a pleasure to brush past on a warm day.
Salvia ‘Angel Wings’ is ideal for the front of sunny borders or grown in containers, where its compact habit keeps it tidy and easy to manage. Bees and pollinators flock to its flowers, and with regular deadheading it continues to bloom well into autumn.
Hardier than many 'shrubby' salvias, it may overwinter in milder parts of the UK, but in colder regions it benefits from fleece or a mulch for protection. Low maintenance and floriferous, it is a versatile choice for gardens where colour, fragrance, and wildlife appeal are all priorities.
Salvia ‘Angel Wings’ is ideal for the front of sunny borders or grown in containers, where its compact habit keeps it tidy and easy to manage. Bees and pollinators flock to its flowers, and with regular deadheading it continues to bloom well into autumn.
Hardier than many 'shrubby' salvias, it may overwinter in milder parts of the UK, but in colder regions it benefits from fleece or a mulch for protection. Low maintenance and floriferous, it is a versatile choice for gardens where colour, fragrance, and wildlife appeal are all priorities.
How to care for Salvia Angel Wings:
When planting, improve drainage by incorporating compost and adding horticultural grit or sand to heavier soils. Space plants 30-45cm (12-18in) apart and water thoroughly.
Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage continuous blooming. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted bark or gravel in early spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid manure-based mulches, which can be too rich.
Feed with a high-potash fertiliser, such as tomato feed, once growth resumes in spring to promote flowering. Water regularly during dry spells but ensure the soil remains well-drained to prevent root rot.
In colder regions, it may die back, so provide winter protection by applying a dry mulch around the base or lifting and potting up plants to overwinter in a frost-free location.
Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage continuous blooming. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted bark or gravel in early spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid manure-based mulches, which can be too rich.
Feed with a high-potash fertiliser, such as tomato feed, once growth resumes in spring to promote flowering. Water regularly during dry spells but ensure the soil remains well-drained to prevent root rot.
In colder regions, it may die back, so provide winter protection by applying a dry mulch around the base or lifting and potting up plants to overwinter in a frost-free location.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.7m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
