Quick Facts

• Mature size: Approx. 1200–1500mm high x 1000mm wide

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Flower colour: Deep purple

• Flowering period: Late spring through summer and into autumn

• Foliage: Soft green, lightly aromatic

• Climate tolerance: Heat-tolerant; light frost-tolerant once established

• Water needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Maintenance level: Low

Why You’ll Love It

Salvia ‘Amistad’ is valued for its exceptionally long flowering period, delivering rich colour from late spring through to autumn. The deep purple blooms add depth and drama to garden plantings, while the upright habit provides strong vertical structure within mixed borders. Despite its lush appearance, this salvia is a reliable and resilient performer, well-suited to warm summers and cooler climates alike. It works beautifully when planted in repeated drifts or combined with ornamental grasses and softer perennials

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in a sunny, well-drained position for best flowering

• Water regularly during establishment, then reduce once settled

• Deadhead spent flowers or lightly trim mid-season to encourage more blooms

• Cut back hard in late winter or early spring to promote fresh new growth

• Mulch annually to retain moisture and protect roots