{"product_id":"salvia-hybrid-waverly","title":"Salvia hybrid 'Waverly'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaverly Salvia \/ Waverly Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eSalvia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid ‘Waverly’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden hybrid (Mexican × guaranitica lineage)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly suited to Adelaide’s dry Mediterranean climate, Salvia ‘Waverly’ is a graceful, long-flowering hybrid cherished for its soft mauve-pink flower spikes set against near-black calyces. Blooming from late spring well into autumn, it delivers an elegant, almost ethereal colour effect that works beautifully in contemporary, cottage, native-blended and low-water gardens. Its aromatic mid-green foliage releases a fresh herbal scent when brushed and often develops subtle silver or plum tints in dry summers or coastal exposure. Hardy, heat tolerant and very floriferous, ‘Waverly’ performs reliably in full sun to light shade, making it a versatile choice for borders, verges, feature groupings and alfresco containers across South Australia. Once established, it thrives with minimal water, providing soft movement, pollinator activity and long-season beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8–1.2 m H × 0.8–1.2 m W (graceful, softly rounded habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic mid-green leaves; may develop soft silvery, plum or bronze tints in heat, dryness or coastal exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauve-pink to blush-lavender tubular blooms with deep purple-black calyces from late spring to late autumn, with strongest flushes in early summer and early autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen through most Adelaide winters; exceptionally long flowering season; foliage softens to silver\/plum tones during hot or dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds, especially honeyeaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant (once established); heat- and wind-tolerant; coastal tolerant (second-line; sometimes first-line with drainage); light frost hardy; thrives in reflected heat from paving, gravel and stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders: 2–3 plants per metre; Mass planting: 3–4 plants per m²; Containers: 30–40 cm pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for maximum flowering; tolerates light part shade with slightly reduced bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining loam or sandy soil; thrives in the slightly alkaline soils common across Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; minimal winter watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light trim after each flowering flush to encourage rebloom; hard prune by one-third in late winter to maintain compactness; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers; optional low-nitrogen feed in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years in well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia — Adelaide Plains, Barossa, Fleurieu, Yorke Peninsula and coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates slightly acidic soils with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern \u0026amp; Mediterranean Gardens: Soft mauve blooms pair beautifully with silvers and greys (Westringia, Artemisia, Leucophyta)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry Borders \u0026amp; Nature Strips: A reliable, low-water “soft colour” feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator Gardens: Long flowering window supports bees, butterflies and honeyeaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal \u0026amp; Heat-Exposed Sites: Excels in sunny, harsh positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage \u0026amp; Mixed Borders: Lovely with Gaura, lavender, Mexican sage and ornamental grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Waverly’ brings months of elegant, soft mauve-lavender colour, aromatic foliage and graceful form to the garden while thriving in South Australia’s heat and dryness. With minimal care required, it provides long-lasting beauty, movement and pollinator activity in borders, verges, containers and low-water garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48584580432124,"sku":"SALV-HYBR-WAVE-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/salvia-hybrid-waverley-sage-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1765067641","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/salvia-hybrid-waverly","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}