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SALVIA officinalis 'Icterina'
Commonly known as Golden sage
Variegated yellow and green leaves
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Evergreen - woolly, aromatic leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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Blue - violet-blue -
Height - to 80cm (32in) -
Spread - 1m (39in)
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Herb - shrubby, upright.
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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.
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - terminal or axillary racemes
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold variegated -
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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 -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
- Allergic reactions and pollen
- Plants which produce masses of pollen - to avoid
- Plants producing little pollen - relatively safe!
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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