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SALVIA sylvestris 'Schneehügel'
Commonly known as Sage
Neat wood sage with short spires of white flowers with green bracts
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Attractive to insects. Deadheading faded flowers will prolong flowering -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousMid-green, wrinkled, lance-shaped, hairy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
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White
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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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
30cm (12in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming, erect, branched perennial producing flowers, 1cm (½in) 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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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
45cm (18in)
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