Salvia - Fisher Signature Salvias 'Lavish'

Common Name:

Salvia 'Lavish' (Fisher Signature Salvias)

Description:

Salvia 'Lavish' is a spectacular, long-flowering perennial renowned for its rich, velvety purple flowers, deep violet-black calyces and striking dark floral stems. Part of the Fisher Signature Salvias collection, this impressive variety produces an abundance of elongated, tubular blooms held on upright flower spikes above lush green foliage, creating a dramatic contrast of colour and texture. Flowering from spring through summer and well into autumn, Salvia 'Lavish' provides months of vibrant garden interest while attracting bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds. Growing approximately 70 cm tall and spreading up to 1.2 m wide, it develops a bushy, spreading habit that makes it ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, mass plantings and large decorative pots. Well suited to Melbourne's temperate climate, this hardy perennial thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Once established, it tolerates short dry periods, although regular watering during extended heat encourages vigorous growth and prolific flowering. Light pruning throughout the growing season helps maintain a compact shape and promotes fresh flowering stems, while a more substantial trim after the main flowering period encourages healthy new growth. With its luxurious purple blooms, extended flowering season and exceptional pollinator appeal, Salvia 'Lavish' is an outstanding choice for adding bold colour and lasting beauty to Australian gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 70 cm

• Width: 1.2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep Purple

• Violet Purple

• Magenta Purple

• Dark Purple to Near-Black Calyces

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Butterfly Attracting

• Drought Tolerant Once Established

• Fast Growing

• Frost Tolerant (Light Frost)

• Long Flowering

• Low Maintenance

• Perennial

• Pollinator Friendly

• Suitable for Borders

• Suitable for Cottage Gardens

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Suitable for Mass Planting

• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:

Salvia 'Lavish' is generally considered to have low toxicity to humans, dogs and cats. However, it is not recommended for consumption, and ingestion of large quantities of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Agastache

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Coreopsis

• Echinacea

• Gaura

• Lavender

• Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy)

• Penstemon

• Rudbeckia

• Scabiosa

• Verbena bonariensis

• Yarrow (Achillea)

  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.