Salvia Love and Wishes 3 Litre Pot

Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ – Bold Colour, Long Bloom, and Pollinator Appeal

Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ is a stunning, long-flowering variety from the popular Wish series, prized for its deep magenta-purple blooms and dark stems. Flowering continuously from late spring until the first frost, this compact, bushy perennial adds a rich pop of colour and architectural flair to borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.

Its nectar-rich flowers and striking contrast between foliage and flower make it a firm favourite with gardeners and pollinators alike.

Why Grow Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’?

• Vibrant Magenta Blooms – Eye-catching, velvety flowers with dusky purple calyces stand out beautifully against dark stems and mid-green foliage.

• Long Flowering Season – Blooms prolifically from May to October, providing extended colour throughout the summer and into autumn.

• Compact & Bushy – Reaching around 75–90cm in height, this variety is ideal for mid-border planting or large patio containers.

• Pollinator-Friendly – A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden.

• Low Maintenance – Drought-tolerant once established and easy to grow with minimal upkeep.

How to Grow Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’

Soil – Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged ground.

Light – Thrives in full sun. Can tolerate light shade but may produce fewer flowers.

Watering – Water regularly while establishing. Once settled, it tolerates dry spells well.

Pruning – In spring, cut back hard to healthy new growth to encourage fresh, strong flowering stems.

Winter Care – Hardy in milder regions; in colder areas, mulch in autumn or grow in a container that can be overwintered under cover.

Perfect Plant Pairings

For bold colour and seasonal harmony, combine ‘Love and Wishes’ with contrasting perennials such as Echinacea, Coreopsis, or Rudbeckia. It also pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses or other salvias like ‘Amistad’ or ‘Caradonna’ for a layered, pollinator-friendly display.

Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ delivers months of vibrant colour, rich texture, and wildlife interest, making it a standout addition to any sunny garden or container scheme. Perfect for gardeners who love low-maintenance, high-impact planting.

Salvia Love and Wishes 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Purple

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.