Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR) (sage [Love and Wishes]) — Clump forming

Overview

Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR) is a clump forming bedding in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. It is drought resistant. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds.

About

Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6' PBR) is a clump-forming, deciduous bedding and herbaceous perennial from the Salvia genus, commonly known as sage. It grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 metre with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with west or south-facing aspects. It is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, across acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels, favouring moist but well-drained conditions. Notably, it is drought resistant and offers seasonal interest from summer through to winter.

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.

Wikipedia contributors, "Salvia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Salvia

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: West-facing, South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bedding, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
Suggested uses: Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR)

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 and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR)?

Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR) need?

Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

How big does Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR) grow?

Salvia Love and Wishes ('Serendip6'PBR) reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.