Salvia 'Kisses and Wishes' (Kisses and Wishes sage)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Salvia |
Cultivar | 'Kisses and Wishes' |
Category | Perennials, Woody |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a or greater |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-5) - 1 |
Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A shrubby perennial with pinkish drooping flowers and grey-green leaves. |
Shape | Clump-forming habit. |
Landscape | Wonderful addition to flower beds, borders, and cutting gardens. |
Propagation | Propagate by basal or softwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. |
Pests | Downy and powdery mildew may cause problems. |
Notable Specimens | Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs

Salvia 'Kisses and Wishes', form. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.

Salvia 'Kisses and Wishes', leaf. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.

Salvia 'Kisses and Wishes', flower. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.