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