Description

For a bold, tropical touch in South London gardens, Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’ delivers in spades. Its vibrant magenta-pink tubular blooms and rich green foliage add a pop of colour from early summer into autumn, drawing in pollinators like bees and hummingbird hawk-moths. Perfect alongside grasses or with other sun-lovers like Gaura and Verbena bonariensis.

Plants supplied in 13CM a growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 75–100cm


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  Mature Spread: 50–75cm


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  Flower Colour: Magenta-pink


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  Flowering Period: Late spring to first frost


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  Foliage: Semi-evergreen


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  Fragrant: Yes – slightly aromatic leaves


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Half-hardy – may need winter protection in colder areas


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  Position: Full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Neutral to acidic


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  Soil Type: Loam, sandy, well-drained


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  Wildlife Friendly: Loved by bees and pollinators

Perfect For:
• Urban courtyards and sunny patios
• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes
• Containers and borders
• Adding late-season colour to beds

How to Grow:

Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with good drainage. Deadhead regularly to extend flowering, and mulch or bring under cover in winter to protect the roots.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.