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Salvia | Salvia 'Love and Wishes'
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Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’, commonly known as Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’, is a striking perennial with deep green foliage and rich purple flowers held on dark burgundy stems from late spring through to the first frosts. Loved by bees and butterflies, it provides months of colour and makes an excellent feature in borders, patio pots, and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Plant Description
Descrption
Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’, commonly known as Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’, is a striking perennial with deep green foliage and rich purple flowers held on dark burgundy stems from late spring through to the first frosts. Loved by bees and butterflies, it provides months of colour and makes an excellent feature in borders, patio pots, and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Plant Care
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
Light
Bright Light
Water
Moderate watering. Water regularly while establishing, then during prolonged dry spells. Container-grown plants may need more frequent watering in warm weather.
Soil
Free-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground.
Repot
If grown in containers, repot every 2–3 years in spring with fresh compost. In borders, divide mature plants every few years if they become overcrowded.
Humidity
Low
Difficulty
Beginner
Pet Friendly
Yes
💡 Joe's Top Tip
Deadhead spent flower spikes regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the summer. In colder parts of the UK, protect the crown over winter with mulch or move container-grown plants to a sheltered spot.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Most people struggle with this Salvia by planting it in poorly drained soil or cutting it back too hard before winter. Leave the top growth until spring to help protect the crown.
📅 When To Come Back To Us
Bring it back (or a photo) next season if you want: • Advice on overwintering • Help encouraging more flowers • General plant health guidance
🌿 Plant Fact
'Love and Wishes' was developed in Australia as part of a charity breeding programme, with royalties supporting the children's charity Make-A-Wish Australia.
🌍 Country Of Origin
Hybrid cultivar (developed in Australia)