Salvia 'Kisses and Wishes' (Kisses and Wishes sage)


Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusSalvia
Cultivar'Kisses and Wishes'
CategoryPerennials, Woody

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone9a or greater
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-5) - 1
Temperature (°F)23 - 34
Height0.5 - 1 m
Spread0.1 - 0.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA shrubby perennial with pinkish drooping flowers and grey-green leaves.
ShapeClump-forming habit.
LandscapeWonderful addition to flower beds, borders, and cutting gardens.
PropagationPropagate by basal or softwood cuttings.
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun.
PestsDowny and powdery mildew may cause problems.
Notable SpecimensTrengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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