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Amante Salvia

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Amante Salvia (Salvia 'Amante')

The Amante Salvia (Salvia 'Amante') is a striking perennial known for its vibrant magenta-red flowers and deep burgundy calyxes. A favorite among pollinators, this long-blooming salvia is perfect for adding height, color, and movement to garden beds, borders, and containers.

Distinctive Features

Amante Salvia is prized for its tall, airy spikes of tubular flowers that emerge in a rich magenta-red hue, standing out against dark, almost black stems. Blooming from late spring until frost, it attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Growing Conditions

  • Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun; tolerates partial shade.
  • Soil: Prefers well-draining, moderately fertile soil.
  • Water: Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately.
  • Humidity: Prefers moderate to low humidity levels.
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates).

Ideal Uses

  • Pollinator Gardens: A favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies.
  • Garden Borders: Adds height, texture, and season-long color.
  • Containers & Patio Planters: Thrives in large pots with well-draining soil.

Low Maintenance Care

Amante Salvia is an easy-to-grow plant that thrives with occasional watering and pruning to encourage continuous blooming.

  • Watering: Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid waterlogging.
  • Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.
  • Fertilizing: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
  • Propagation: Easily propagated from softwood cuttings.

Why Choose Amante Salvia?

With its long bloom period, vibrant flowers, and pollinator-friendly nature, Amante Salvia is a fantastic addition to any sunny landscape.

  • Extended Blooming: Flowers from late spring until frost.
  • Attracts Pollinators: A top choice for hummingbirds and bees.
  • Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care and occasional trimming.
  • Versatile Placement: Ideal for borders, wildlife gardens, and large containers.

For those looking to add an elegant, pollinator-attracting perennial to their garden, Amante Salvia (Salvia 'Amante') is an exceptional choice.

Order Fulfillment

  • We're now offering nationwide delivery for plant material in small containers. If your selection isn't yet eligible for shipping, or you need delivery for larger containers and/or B&B material, please email shop@plantdetectives.com.
  • All online orders can be picked up at our garden center, located at 45 Route 206 in Chester, New Jersey. Please remember to bring your order number and a valid photo ID with you.
  • All gift card purchases are delivered via US Postal Service and can be shipped nationwide.
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