Common Name:
Ember’s Wish Salvia
Description:
Salvia ‘Ember’s Wish’ is a vibrant and long-flowering perennial shrub prized for its brilliant coral-red blooms that bring warmth and energy to the garden. Part of the popular Wish series, this variety is known for its resilience, extended flowering period, and ability to thrive in Australian conditions. The tubular flowers are held above fresh green, lightly aromatic foliage and are highly attractive to birds, bees, and other pollinators. In Melbourne, it performs exceptionally well in a sunny position with well-drained soil, flowering continuously from spring through to late autumn with minimal maintenance. Regular pruning encourages a compact habit and promotes repeat flowering. Ideal for garden beds, borders, and pots, it adds a bold splash of colour and is well-suited to both formal and informal planting schemes.
Form:
Mature Size:
- Height: 0.8–1.2 m
- Width: 0.8–1 m
Aspect:
Flowering:
- Flowers in Spring
- Flowers in Summer
- Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
Key Attributes:
- Suitable for Pots
- Bird Attracting
- Bee Attracting
- Perennial
- Drought tolerant once established
- Long flowering period
- Low maintenance
- Suitable for borders and mass planting
Toxicity:
- Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.
Companion Plants:
- Lavender
- Gaura
- Nepeta
- Verbena
- Echinacea
- Coreopsis
- Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)
Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access.
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.
