Salvia Love and Wishes - ornamental sage 'Serendip6'PBR'

Salvia 'Love and Wishes' is a spectacular tender perennial grown for its rich magenta-purple flower spikes and lush green foliage. Flowering continuously from late spring until the first frosts, this vibrant salvia brings bold colour and movement to borders, patio containers, and wildlife-friendly gardens. The nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it as beneficial as it is beautiful. With its upright, bushy habit and exceptional flowering performance, 'Love and Wishes' quickly becomes a standout feature in any sunny planting scheme.

Plant Care

Position: Full sun to partial shade in a sheltered location. Thrives in fertile, free-draining soil and benefits from protection from cold winds.

Watering: Water regularly during dry spells, particularly when grown in containers. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings, but avoid prolonged periods of drought while the plant is actively growing and flowering.

Hardiness: Tender perennial. Hardy to around -2°C to -5°C, depending on conditions, and often grown as an annual in colder parts of the UK. In mild areas it may overwinter outdoors with protection, while container-grown plants can be moved to a frost-free location over winter.

Hot Tips: Deadhead spent flower spikes regularly to encourage an almost non-stop display of blooms throughout the season. Avoid cutting plants back hard in autumn; instead, leave the top growth in place over winter and prune in spring once the risk of frost has passed. Pair with ornamental grasses, dahlias, and other late-season performers for a vibrant, pollinator-friendly display.