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3 litre Salvia 'Amistad'

Amistad sage

£14.99
£14.99

3 litre pot

Deep purple flowers and dark stems make Salvia 'Amistad' a standout choice for long-lasting summer and autumn colour.
  • Long flowering
  • Pollinator-friendly
  • Great for containers
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Bold late-season colour

  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Half-hardy in most UK gardens. Best protected over winter.

  • Flowers

    June, July, August, September, October

  • Soil type

    Loam, chalk, sandy soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    Salvia 'Amistad' is a superb choice for adding rich colour and drama without fuss. Its deep purple flowers glow in sunny borders, mix beautifully with grasses and late perennials, and keep bees visiting well into autumn.

  • About this plant

    A striking, long-flowering salvia with rich purple-blue blooms held on near-black stems. It brings bold colour, height and movement to borders and patio pots from summer into autumn.

  • Key features

    • Velvety purple-blue flowers with dark calyces
    • Long flowering from summer to first frosts
    • Aromatic green foliage
    • Excellent for pollinators
    • Ideal for sunny borders and containers

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 80–120cm | Spread: 50–80cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Upright bushy perennial

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Sunny border or patio pot

Planting guide

Plant in spring after the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with free-draining soil. Water well after planting and add grit to heavier soils to improve drainage.

Care tips

Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers. Water during dry spells in the first season, then keep on the drier side once established. Cut back in spring when new growth appears.

Winter care

Protect from hard frost. In milder areas, mulch the crown well and leave top growth in place until spring. In colder gardens, lift and overwinter in a frost-free greenhouse or grow in a pot and move under cover.