SALVIA 'Clotted Cream'

Commonly known as Sage

Creamy-white open-mouthed flowers in profusion from spring to autumn

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Semi-evergreen - Keeps 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
Cream - creamy white
Height - 80cm (32in)
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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)
Full sun
Partial shade - light, dappled shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - excellent for a patio container. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails. Under glass - aphids, red spider mites, whiteflies
Place of origin - garden origin
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Racemes - - terminal racemes
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - - humus-rich, moist
Wildlife - Bee friendly -