Salvia ‘Wendys Wish’

Common Name:
Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’

Description:
Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’ is a striking Australian-bred salvia known for its vibrant magenta-pink tubular flowers and glossy, dark green foliage with bronze undertones. This fast-growing, bushy perennial produces a stunning floral display from early spring through to late autumn, making it a valuable feature plant for long-season colour in Melbourne gardens. Its flowers are held on dark burgundy stems that contrast beautifully with the foliage, and they are highly attractive to bees, birds, and butterflies. ‘Wendy’s Wish’ thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, showing excellent heat and drought tolerance once established. It is also frost-hardy in most Melbourne suburbs. A light prune after each flowering flush encourages a dense shape and prolonged blooming. Suitable for both garden beds and large containers, this salvia offers bold colour and pollinator appeal with minimal maintenance.

Form:
Shrub – Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 80–100 cm
Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Magenta Pink
Burgundy

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Perennial
Herbaceous
Low Maintenance
Drought Tolerant
Australian-bred cultivar
Suitable for Cut Flowers

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals.

Companion Plants:
Lavandula ‘Avonview’
Gaura lindheimeri
Achillea millefolium
Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’
Echinacea purpurea

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. 
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