Part of the Australian 'Wish' series, with glowing coral-orange flowers in burgundy calyces carried almost year-round. Nectar-rich, compact and a magnet for honeyeaters.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 1 m H × 80 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Ember's Wish Salvia
Botanically, Salvia 'Love and Wishes' x 'Ember's Wish' is a fast-growing perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 1 m tall and 80 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and aromatic foliage. Orange and red flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Ember's Wish Salvia
Ember's Wish Salvia suits warm-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Ember's Wish Salvia does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Ember's Wish Salvia does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Ember's Wish Salvia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Ember's Wish Salvia in the garden
Ember's Wish Salvia earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, feeding bees and pollinators, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Ember's Wish Salvia with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Ember's Wish Salvia
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