Amore Plum Salvia in a clay pot on a white background.
A close-up view of Amore Plum Salvia flowers.
Amore Plum Salvia in a clay pot on a white background.
A close-up view of Amore Plum Salvia flowers.

Salvia Seeds,
Amore Plum

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Description

(Salvia splendens).  75 days. Regal blooms dipped in plum purple, these magnets for wildlife attract fluttering butterflies, buzzing bees, and graceful hummingbirds, making them a tip-top choice for mass planting in flower borders. Drought tolerant and simple to grow, their pungent foliage also deters deer, who will not disturb these aromatic beauties. 12- to 14-inch plants boast a bounty of branches with alluring spike-like flowers that add a touch of magic to pots and the cozy appeal of a cottage garden.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Salvia splendens
Life Cycle
Perennial
Days to Germinate
10–14
Days to Maturity
75
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
12 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–75°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Sow indoors about 6 weeks before your last frost date, the same timing as the other Amore salvias, keeping the surface-sown seed moist for the 10 to 14 days it takes to germinate. Transplant outdoors only after frost has passed, since Amore Plum is not frost hardy. Set plants 12 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil. Regal plum purple spikes arrive about 75 days from sowing.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 7-14 days.
  • Start seeds indoor 10-12 weeks before last frost. Press seeds gently into soil but do not cover, as light aids germination.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 65-75 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers full sun to part shade.
  • Provide well-drained soil; plants do not like excessive moisture.
  • Space plants 12-18 inches apart.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Molds and mildews can be a result of poorly drained soil and water on foliage. To prevent this, provide well-drained, dry soil.
  • If slugs are an issue, be sure to sprinkle diatomaceous earth or crushed eggshells around the base of the plant.

How to Save Seeds

  • Salvia readily self seeds in the garden, but you can also save seeds.
  • Several nutlets are borne at the base of flowers. Each nutlet contains a single seed.
  • Allow nutlets to dry, and harvest them before they drop to the ground.

FAQ

Do deer bother Amore Plum?

Its pungent foliage deters deer, which will not disturb these aromatic plants. Salvia in general is considered deer resistant.

How much water does it need?

It is drought tolerant and simple to grow. Salvia does not like excessive moisture, so give it well-drained soil and avoid leaving water sitting on the foliage.

Where does Amore Plum look best?

It is a tip-top choice for mass planting in flower borders, and the 12- to 14-inch plants, loaded with branches and spike-like flowers, also suit pots and the cozy appeal of a cottage garden. Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds all come to it.

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