Salvia Ember's Wish ('Sal 0101'^PBR)

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  This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

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Cultivation

Grow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered position with full sun, drought tolerant; ideal for patio containers in a free-draining potting compost and overwintered in a frost free situation such as a greenhouse or conservatory

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or early summer and semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• City and courtyard gardens
• Cottage and informal garden
• Gravel garden
• Patio and container plants
• Coastal
• Mediterranean climate plants
• Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Remove flower spikes as they fade to prolong flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, rosemary beetle and leafhoppers

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots