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SALVIA officinalis 'Icterina'

Commonly known as Golden sage

Variegated yellow and green leaves

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £10.50 each, 3+ £8.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Evergreen - woolly, aromatic leaves to 8cm (3in) long
Blue - violet-blue
Height - to 80cm (32in)
Spread - 1m (39in)
Herb - shrubby, upright.
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - the popular culinary herb.
Medicinal properties - S. officinalis, common sage, is widely used for dietary problems, excessive perspiration and infusions for colds. Contains thujone, a strong antiseptic and antibacterial phenolic acids. Wildlife plant - insects.
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails on young growth.
Place of origin - Mediterranean, northern Africa.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Racemes - - terminal or axillary racemes
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold variegated -
Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -