SALVIA officinalis 'Tricolor'
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SALVIA officinalis 'Tricolor'
Commonly known as Sage
Grey-green leaves splashed creamy-white and suffused with pink and purple
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
The popular culinary herb -
Medicinal properties
S. officinalis, common sage, is used widely in medicine for dietary problems, excessive perspiration and for infusions for colds. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails on young growth. -
Place of origin
Mediterranean, northern Africa. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOblong-ovate, entire leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Blue
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BorderSuits a sunny mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 80cm (32in) -
Spread
To 1m (39in)
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HerbSub-shrubby, erect perennial.
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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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented foliageAromatic foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Salvia - Growing Guide
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