This plant is available on a pre order basis and will be dispatched in the month shown in the product title. If your order contains both in stock plants and pre order plants, your order may be held until all items are available and ready to ship. If you would prefer items to be sent separately, we recommend placing separate orders.

Dispatch dates are estimates and may occasionally change slightly depending on growing conditions and plant readiness. Plants will always be sent when they are strong enough to travel and establish well.

Salvia hybrida Amistad is a standout perennial known for its tall spires of deep purple flowers with almost black calyxes, creating a rich, dramatic display from early summer right into autumn. The long, tubular blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, while the upright habit brings height, movement and a bold accent to borders. Amistad is perfect for cottage gardens, naturalistic planting and mixed perennial schemes, where it pairs beautifully with grasses and warm toned summer flowers. It is reliable, showy and brings real presence to sunny areas.

Sunlight position:
Full sun or partial shade

Eventual height and spread:
Height 100 cm, Spread 60 cm

Soil type:
Moist but well drained soil

This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once potted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away and water gently if the compost feels dry. Pot the plug into a small pot using fresh compost and keep the compost lightly moist while the roots establish. Once the plant has grown on and the risk of frost has passed, it can be planted into the garden where it will develop into a healthy, long lasting perennial.