Overview
Salvia 'Amistad Pink' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia 'Amistad Pink' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Salvia 'Amistad Pink' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Salvia genus, the largest group within the sage family Lamiaceae. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders. Propagation can be achieved through basal, softwood, or semi-ripe cuttings.
About the genus
Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salvia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Salvia 'Amistad Pink' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salvia 'Amistad Pink'
- Propagation
- Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Powdery mildews, Verticillium wilt, Foot and root rots
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Salvia 'Amistad Pink'?
Salvia 'Amistad Pink' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Salvia 'Amistad Pink' need?
Salvia 'Amistad Pink' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Salvia 'Amistad Pink' hardy in the UK?
Salvia 'Amistad Pink' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Salvia 'Amistad Pink'?
Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Salvia genus
- Perovskia 'Blue Spire'
- Rosmarinus prostratus
- Salvia 'Black and Blue'
- Salvia 'Ostfriesland'
- Salvia 'Rose Queen'
- Salvia 'Royal Bumble'
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