Salvia 'Amante'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8b-12

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Salvia 'Amante' plant details

Salvia 'Amante' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Amante'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Amante'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Amante' is a stunning cross of Salvia guaranitica with S. gesneriifolia with dramatic black stems and calyces that produce hot red and magenta flowers. The plants will bloom from early summer through to frost and attract tons of hummingbirds. A sister cultivar to 'Amistad'. Use as a dramatic summer planting in the garden or pots. Treat as an annual or overwinter indoors in greenhouse, house, or garage keeping just above freezing. Could overwinter in coastal BC in protected spots where it is mulched heavily.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Tall, showy spikes of rich fuchsia pink flowers with purple black calyces adorn Salvia ‘Amante’, a butterfly and hummingbird magnet. Makes a lovely cut flower in arrangement. Plant Hummingbird Sage in moist, well-drained soil. Great in borders and flower beds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Cut back in winter. Moderately drought tolerant once established.