Salvia HEATWAVE™ ‘Sparkle’

Common Name:
Salvia HEATWAVE 'Sparkle'

Description:
Salvia HEATWAVE 'Sparkle' is a compact, floriferous variety from the Australian-bred HEATWAVE™ series, specifically developed for hot, dry conditions and low-maintenance landscapes. This stunning cultivar produces masses of glowing magenta-pink flowers that contrast beautifully against its aromatic, grey-green foliage. Flowering begins in spring and continues well into autumn, with peak performance during the warmer months. Ideal for Melbourne gardens, 'Sparkle' thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Its naturally dense, rounded form makes it excellent for borders, mass plantings, low hedging, and decorative containers. Light pruning after flowering encourages further blooming and keeps the plant neat. Beloved by bees, butterflies and small nectar-loving birds, this hardy salvia adds vibrant colour and life to any garden space with very little effort.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 60–80 cm
Width: 70–90 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Magenta-pink
Deep pink

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Scented foliage
Perennial
Drought Tolerant (once established)
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Borders

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Gaura
Echinacea
Catmint (Nepeta)
Coreopsis
Grevillea (compact forms)

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.