Salvia 'Amistad'

• Altura: 1.2m Desparramar: 50 cm
• Helada resistente

• Atractivo para la vida silvestre

Posición

Suelo

Perenne sages (salvias) come in a vast range of forms and colours and look good in almost all planting schemes. They do well in a mixed or herbaceous border and are perfect for underplanting roses – they're said to keep mildew and black spot at bay. They also look great in tropical planting schemes, alongside dahlias, bananas and cannas. Salvias are ideal for growing in coastal and dry gardens. They also grow well in pots.

Salvias are invaluable in ornamental borders for their display of large spiky flowers from summer through to autumn. Salvia 'Amistad' es particularmente florífero, que lleva flores inusualmente grandes, moradas profundas con cálices y tallos casi negros. Sus pétalos tienen una textura aterciopelada y es una excelente flor cortada. Es extremadamente popular entre las abejas.

Cómo crecer Salvia 'Amistad'

Para obtener los mejores resultados crecen Salvia 'Amistad' in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage flowers into mid-autumn. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Don't cut back the flower stems in autumn but let them remain intact over winter, to protect the rootball and developing shoots from frost. Cut these back only after new growth has emerged in spring. Plantas growing in colder regions may need additional winter protection.

Consejo sobre la compra Salvia 'Amistad'

• Salvia 'Amistad' is widely available from nurseries and garden centres but you may have better size options online
• Salvia 'Amistad' does best in a sunny, sheltered spot. Ensure you have the right growing conditions before you buy
• Siempre revise los árboles en busca de signos de daño o enfermedad antes de plantar

Donde comprar Salvia 'Amistad'

• Thompson
• Sarah Raven
• Azafrán

Calendario vegetal

Salvia Amistad y la vida silvestre

Salvia Amistad es conocido por atraer abejas y otros polinizadores. Tiene flores ricas en néctar/polen.

Abejas

Insectos beneficiosos

Pájaros

Mariposas/polillas

Otros polinizadores

Es Salvia Amistad venenoso?

Salvia Amistad no tiene efectos tóxicos reportados.

Pájaros

Gatos

Perros

Caballos

Ganado

Gente

Plantas that go well with Salvia 'Amistad'