Botanical Name: Common Names:
Salvia buchananii Wendys Wish PBR Buchanans Sage,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Bun Shaped, Dense
Description:
This fast growing Salvia displays vibrant magenta flowers for much of the year (warmer months). The flowers are tubular and capped by a colourful calyx which remains some time after flowering extending its interest even longer. The mid-green foliage appears dense and lush and is further complimented by maroon stems of the plant. Great for using in dry spots of the garden. Grows approx 80cm tall x 80cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: TBA
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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