SALVIA microphylla 'Cerro Potosi'
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SALVIA microphylla 'Cerro Potosi'
Commonly known as Sage
Small magenta-pink flowers
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. To prolong flowering remove flower spikes as they fade -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
USA (Arizona, New Mexico), Mexico. Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenTriangular-ovate to elliptic leaves to 4cm (1½in) long
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RacemesTerminal racemes
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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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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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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Moderately bushy, shrubby perennial. Produces paired, open-mouthed flowers 2.5cm (1in) 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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
90cm (36in)
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