- Botanical name: Salvia 'Amistad'
- Common name: Salvia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Perennial sages (salvias) come in a vast range of forms and colours and look good in almost all planting schemes. They do well in a mixed or herbaceous border and are perfect for underplanting roses – they’re said to keep mildew and black spot at bay. They also look great in tropical planting schemes, alongside dahlias, bananas and cannas. Salvias are ideal for growing in coastal and dry gardens. They also grow well in pots.
Salvias are invaluable in ornamental borders for their display of large spiky flowers from summer through to autumn. Salvia ‘Amistad’ is particularly floriferous, bearing unusually large, deep purple flowers with almost-black calyces and stems. Its petals have a velvety texture and it makes an excellent cut flower. It’s extremely popular with bees.
How to grow Salvia ‘Amistad’
For best results grow Salvia ‘Amistad’ in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage flowers into mid-autumn. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Don’t cut back the flower stems in autumn but let them remain intact over winter, to protect the rootball and developing shoots from frost. Cut these back only after new growth has emerged in spring. Plants growing in colder regions may need additional winter protection.
Advice on buying Salvia ‘Amistad’
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- Salvia‘Amistad’ is widely available from nurseries and garden centres but you may have better size options online
- Salvia‘Amistad’ does best in a sunny, sheltered spot. Ensure you have the right growing conditions before you buy
- Always check trees for signs of damage or disease before planting
Where to buy Salvia ‘Amistad’
How to grow Salvia 'Amistad'
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Plant size
1.2m height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
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Salvia 'Amistad' and wildlife
Salvia 'Amistad' is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Salvia 'Amistad' poisonous?
Salvia 'Amistad' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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