An Australian-raised sterile hybrid with magenta-pink tubular flowers held in maroon calyces, flowering almost year-round. Nectar-rich and a favourite of honeyeaters; a portion of sales supports the Fairy Garden charity.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 90 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Wendy's Wish Salvia
Botanically, Salvia 'Wendy's Wish' is a fast-growing perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and aromatic foliage. Pink and purple flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Wendy's Wish Salvia
Wendy'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
Wendy'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
Wendy's Wish Salvia does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Wendy's Wish Salvia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Wendy's Wish Salvia in the garden
Wendy'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 Wendy'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 Wendy's Wish Salvia
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