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SALVIA 'Royal Bumble'
Commonly known as Sage
Bright red flowers on deep purple stems. Fully hardy
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Netherlands -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Oval, round-tipped, mid-green leaves 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long
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Red
Bright red -
Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
40cm (16in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Bushy subshrub or perennial producing whorls of flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across with blackish calyces on purple-black stems
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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) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
40cm (16in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a sunny borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSub-tropical / mediterraneanSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich.
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Sun Requirements
Against a wall
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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Planting Combinations
