Salvia 'Love & Wishes' — Bushy

Overview

Salvia 'Love & Wishes' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia 'Love & Wishes' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, wildlife gardens, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.

About

Salvia 'Love & Wishes' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar within the large Salvia genus of the sage family Lamiaceae. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H3, it suits a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, and patios. Propagation is by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer. This cultivar fits well in flower borders and beds, as well as wildlife-friendly and Mediterranean-style gardens.

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: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Salvia 'Love & Wishes' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia 'Love & Wishes'

Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Honey fungus, Powdery mildews, Verticillium wilt, Foot and root rots

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Salvia 'Love & Wishes'?

Salvia 'Love & Wishes' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Salvia 'Love & Wishes' need?

Salvia 'Love & Wishes' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Salvia 'Love & Wishes' hardy in the UK?

Salvia 'Love & Wishes' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.

How do I propagate Salvia 'Love & Wishes'?

Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

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