Salvia ‘Amante’
| Flowering | Large fushia-red flower spikes with nearly black calyx, bloom constantly from early spring until winter. |
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| Size | 1-1.2m tall x 1m wide. |
| Maintenance | Prune plant in early spring to maintain shape then fertilise for new growth. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage repeat flowering. |
| Position | Full sun to part shade, in well drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant. |
| Uses | A very hardy perennial which can be grown as a border, to line pathways, informal hedges, as a mass planting, mixed with other perennials for form a lovely cottage garden or in container gardens. |
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Salvia Amante is more compact and has a fuller habit than other guarantitica types. It is easy to grow and responds well to trimming. Amante is Spanish for lover, this salvia is a magnet for butterflies, birds and bees.
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