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SALVIA 'Clotted Cream'
Commonly known as Sage
Creamy-white open-mouthed flowers in profusion from spring to autumn
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Elliptic to oblong, entire leaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long, dotted with glands
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CreamCreamy white
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Height80cm (32in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shadeLight, dappled shade
SALVIA 'Clotted Cream'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowExcellent for a patio container. Wildlife plant - bees and other insectsPests & DiseasesSlugs, snails. Under glass - aphids, red spider mites, whitefliesPlace of originGarden originResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeRacemesTerminal racemes
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Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable 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 PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilHumus-rich, moist
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
- Allergic reactions and pollen
- Plants which produce masses of pollen - to avoid
- Plants producing little pollen - relatively safe!
Salvia - Growing Guide












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