Common Name:
Salvia
Description:
Salvia HEATWAVE ‘Glimmer’ is a compact, hardy perennial shrub known for its masses of soft pale lavender to light lilac flower spikes that bring gentle colour and long seasonal interest to the garden. Bred for strong performance in hot conditions, this variety produces abundant upright blooms above a dense mound of aromatic green foliage. In Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in a full sun position with well-drained soil and performs reliably in garden beds, borders and decorative pots. Flowering begins in spring and continues through summer and into autumn, particularly when lightly pruned after flowering flushes to encourage fresh growth and repeat blooms. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies and small nectar-feeding birds, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly and wildlife gardens. With its tidy growth habit, excellent heat tolerance and extended flowering period, Salvia HEATWAVE ‘Glimmer’ is a dependable, low-maintenance plant that provides soft colour and texture in mixed plantings.
Form:
• Shrub - Small
Mature Size:
• Height: 60–70 cm
• Width: 80 cm – 1 m
Aspect:
• Full Sun
• Part Shade
Flowering:
• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
• Pale lavender
• Light lilac
Key Attributes:
• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Heat tolerant
• Long flowering
• Drought tolerant once established
• Suitable for borders
• Suitable for cottage gardens
Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.
Companion Plants:
• Lavender
• Coreopsis
• Gaura
• Echinacea
• Nepeta
• Verbena
• 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.
