alvia × jamensis 'Magical Amour' – The Romantic Sage for Long-Lasting, Dreamy Colour
Salvia × jamensis 'Magical Amour' is a delightful, compact perennial sage, cherished for its soft pink flowers with creamy highlights and lush green foliage. A hybrid between Salvia greggii and Salvia microphylla, it offers a beautifully romantic feel, flowering from late spring well into autumn. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and beloved by pollinators, 'Magical Amour' brings elegance and continuous colour to sunny borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Why Grow Salvia × jamensis 'Magical Amour'?
Charming Bicolour Blooms – Soft pink petals accented with creamy or blush tones create a dreamy, romantic display.
Extended Flowering Season – Blooms profusely from late spring right through to the first frosts, keeping your garden vibrant for months.
Compact and Bushy Habit – Forms a tidy, rounded shape ideal for smaller gardens, containers, and the front of borders.
Pollinator Friendly – A reliable source of nectar for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Drought Tolerant – Thrives in sunny, well-drained locations with little water once established.
Height of Plant
Salvia × jamensis 'Magical Amour' typically grows to around 50–70 cm in height and 50–60 cm in width, making it perfect for smaller spaces or container growing.
Where to Site Your Salvia × jamensis 'Magical Amour'
Thanks to its soft colours and compact habit, 'Magical Amour' is ideal for:
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Sunny mixed borders and romantic-style gardens
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Gravel and Mediterranean planting schemes
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Patio containers and small courtyard gardens
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Wildlife gardens aiming to attract bees and butterflies
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Front-of-border displays and pathways
How to Grow and Care for Your Salvia × jamensis 'Magical Amour'
Soil – Prefers light, free-draining soils. Suitable for sandy, loamy, and gravelly soils; dislikes heavy or waterlogged ground.
Light – Requires full sun for the best flower production and healthiest growth.
Watering – Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, it becomes highly drought-tolerant, needing only occasional watering during dry spells.
Maintenance:
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Pruning – Lightly trim after each flush of blooms to promote reblooming. In early spring, prune more firmly to refresh the plant and maintain shape.
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Mulching – Mulch lightly in spring to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from the crown.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Generally pest- and disease-resistant; occasional mildew can occur in humid conditions.
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Cold Hardy – Hardy to about -5°C to -10°C. In colder areas, provide winter protection or grow in containers to move under shelter.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Salvia × jamensis 'Magical Amour' pairs beautifully with silvery plants like Lavender, Artemisia, and Stachys. It also works well with other sun-loving perennials like Nepeta, Achillea, and ornamental grasses for a soft, flowing planting scheme.
With its romantic, two-toned flowers, graceful compact form, and season-long performance, Salvia × jamensis 'Magical Amour' is the perfect choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of soft, dreamy colour to sunny borders, pots, and wildlife-friendly spaces. Easy-care and endlessly charming, it’s a garden highlight from late spring to frost.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
