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SALVIA officinalis 'Albiflora'
Commonly known as Sage
Pure white flowers
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
White-flowered version of the popular culinary herb -
Pests & Diseases
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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, grey-green woolly leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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White
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RacemesTerminal or axillary racemes
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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
1m (39in) -
Herb
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSub-shrubby, erect perennial. Produces flowers to 1.5cm (¾in) long
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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 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. Humus-rich.
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Sizeto 80cm (32in)
1m (39in)
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