Salvia Embers Wish

Height 80cm
Spread 1.2m
Full sun
Full sun/Part Shade
Botanical Name: Salvia buchannii Embers Wish

Variety Profile

  • Large, bright coral flowers right throughout the warmer months
  • Tubular flower capped with a colourful pink calyx which remains some time after flowering extending interest even longer
  • Mid-green foliage is dense and lush
  • Fast growing

Salvia ‘Ember’s Wish’ has been named in loving memory of Emma and Brett Shegog.

Part proceeds are donated to Make-A-Wish® Australia.

Cultural Care

Grows well in most soil types but thrives in fertile, well drained soils.
Trim off around one third of size after flowering to maintain shape and encourage
a dense, bushy habit.
An application of slow release fertiliser in spring will be beneficial.

Plant Uses

  • Mass plant in drifts for stunning, low maintenance displays
  • Large containers
  • Mixed borders
  • General garden use

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