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SALVIA x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder'

Commonly known as Sage


Available again from summer 2020 - These plants are expected to be available sometime in summer.
individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Delivery Information Available again from summer 2020
plant size comparison icon 1 to 1.5 Litre
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  • Evergreen - ovate to elliptic, toothed, mid-green leaves 2-3.5cm (¾-1½in) long
  • Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - rich purple
  • Height - 75cm (30in)
  • Spread - 50cm (20in)
  • Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - bushy shrub
  • 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) - in free-draining soil
  • Full sun
  • Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects. Remove faded spikes to prolong flowering.
  • Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails
  • Place of origin - garden origin. Germany
  • Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape - Racemes - - loose, terminal racemes
  • Tubular - small, open flowers
  • Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
  • Scented Plants - Scented foliage - - typical blackcurrant-like aroma
  • Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
  • Summer
  • Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
  • Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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75cm (30in)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  50cm (20in)
  

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