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SALVIA x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder'

Commonly known as Sage



Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each 

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
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) -
  • 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 - - 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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Salvia - Growing Guide
75cm (30in)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  50cm (20in)
  

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

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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