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Still flowering its heart out in late September, 28 Sept 2026
Purple salvia
Salvia (likely 'Love and Wishes'; tbc)
A salvia with deep burgundy calyces and magenta-purple flowers. It looks very like 'Love and Wishes'.
A real bee and butterfly magnet. Only borderline hardy, so give it a thick mulch over winter, and don't cut it back until spring, when new growth appears.
- Common name
- Purple salvia
- Section
- Beds
- Spot
- Garden (gravel border)
- Soil
- Garden soil
- Options
Potential
A flowering feature for borders or patio pots; its eventual size and hardiness depend on the confirmed cultivar.
- From
- A local independent garden centre (in the sale), spring 2026
- Age
- About 1 year
- Next repot
- Not needed: it's in the ground
- Edible
- ❌ Not for eating.
- Hardy
- 🤔 Borderline: shelter from hard frosts
- Garden-centre price
- about £9
Care & updates
- What to expect
- Seasonal growth and flowering depend on the plant and conditions. Winter survival requires suitable protection; spring recovery is not guaranteed. Flowers Jun–Oct.
- Feeding
- Every 28 days, Apr–Aug, with Balanced liquid feed, half strength
- Observation
Still flowering strongly at the end of September.
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Mega Drive moment
Fantasia (Mega Drive)
Mickey's dancing flowers would love this colour.
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